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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.96, 1,002 and 620.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.96, 1,002 and 620.76 is: 928.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.96 : 1,002 = 620.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.96/1,002 = 620.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.96x = 1,002 × 620.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.96x = 622,001.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,001.52/669.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.42

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