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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.91, 1,003.51 and 589.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.91, 1,003.51 and 589.72 is: 883.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.91 : 1,003.51 = 589.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.91/1,003.51 = 589.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.91x = 1,003.51 × 589.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.91x = 591,789.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,789.92/669.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.39

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