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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.92, 1,008.77 and 497.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.92, 1,008.77 and 497.81 is: 749.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.92 : 1,008.77 = 497.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.92/1,008.77 = 497.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.92x = 1,008.77 × 497.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.92x = 502,175.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,175.83/669.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.61

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