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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.83, 1,002.94 and 545.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.83, 1,002.94 and 545.92 is: 817.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.83 : 1,002.94 = 545.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.83/1,002.94 = 545.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.83x = 1,002.94 × 545.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.83x = 547,523.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,523.95/669.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.41

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