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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.02, 1,062.47 and 669.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.02, 1,062.47 and 669.53 is: 1,003.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.02 : 1,062.47 = 669.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.02/1,062.47 = 669.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.02x = 1,062.47 × 669.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.02x = 711,359.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,359.87/709.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.30

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