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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.77, 1,001.91 and 607.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.77, 1,001.91 and 607.20 is: 908.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.77 : 1,001.91 = 607.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.77/1,001.91 = 607.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.77x = 1,001.91 × 607.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.77x = 608,359.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,359.75/669.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.31

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