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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.88, 1,003.20 and 507.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.88, 1,003.20 and 507.88 is: 760.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.88 : 1,003.20 = 507.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.88/1,003.20 = 507.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.88x = 1,003.20 × 507.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.88x = 509,505.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,505.22/669.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.59

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