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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.87, 1,003.29 and 391.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.87, 1,003.29 and 391.84 is: 586.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.87 : 1,003.29 = 391.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.87/1,003.29 = 391.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.87x = 1,003.29 × 391.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.87x = 393,125.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,125.18/669.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.87

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