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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.79, 1,000.10 and 599.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.79, 1,000.10 and 599.93 is: 895.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.79 : 1,000.10 = 599.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.79/1,000.10 = 599.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.79x = 1,000.10 × 599.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.79x = 599,981.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,981.99/669.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.78

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