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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.95, 1,003.47 and 553.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.95, 1,003.47 and 553.08 is: 828.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.95 : 1,003.47 = 553.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.95/1,003.47 = 553.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.95x = 1,003.47 × 553.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.95x = 554,999.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,999.19/669.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.42

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