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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.96, 1,003.50 and 662.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.96, 1,003.50 and 662.58 is: 992.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.96 : 1,003.50 = 662.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.96/1,003.50 = 662.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.96x = 1,003.50 × 662.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.96x = 664,899.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,899.03/669.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.45

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