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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.84, 1,005.84 and 526.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.84, 1,005.84 and 526.32 is: 790.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.84 : 1,005.84 = 526.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.84/1,005.84 = 526.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.84x = 1,005.84 × 526.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.84x = 529,393.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,393.71/669.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.33

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