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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.80, 1,002.87 and 612.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.80, 1,002.87 and 612.02 is: 916.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.80 : 1,002.87 = 612.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.80/1,002.87 = 612.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.80x = 1,002.87 × 612.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.80x = 613,771.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,771.48/669.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.36

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