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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.83, 1,006.90 and 666.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.83, 1,006.90 and 666.59 is: 1,002.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.83 : 1,006.90 = 666.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.83/1,006.90 = 666.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.83x = 1,006.90 × 666.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.83x = 671,182.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,182.77/669.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.03

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