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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670, 1,003.56 and 507.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670, 1,003.56 and 507.76 is: 760.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670 : 1,003.56 = 507.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670/1,003.56 = 507.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670x = 1,003.56 × 507.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670x = 509,567.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,567.63/670
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.55

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