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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.88, 1,002.36 and 592.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.88, 1,002.36 and 592.24 is: 886.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.88 : 1,002.36 = 592.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.88/1,002.36 = 592.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.88x = 1,002.36 × 592.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.88x = 593,637.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,637.69/669.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.19

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