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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.85, 1,002.71 and 613.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.85, 1,002.71 and 613.15 is: 917.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.85 : 1,002.71 = 613.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.85/1,002.71 = 613.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.85x = 1,002.71 × 613.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.85x = 614,810.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,810.66/669.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.84

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