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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.02, 1,006.24 and 516.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.02, 1,006.24 and 516.32 is: 775.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.02 : 1,006.24 = 516.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.02/1,006.24 = 516.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.02x = 1,006.24 × 516.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.02x = 519,541.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,541.84/670.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.41

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