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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.78, 1,004.55 and 182.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.78, 1,004.55 and 182.77 is: 274.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.78 : 1,004.55 = 182.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.78/1,004.55 = 182.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.78x = 1,004.55 × 182.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.78x = 183,601.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,601.60/669.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.12

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