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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.05, 1,002.81 and 506.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.05, 1,002.81 and 506.82 is: 758.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.05 : 1,002.81 = 506.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.05/1,002.81 = 506.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.05x = 1,002.81 × 506.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.05x = 508,244.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,244.16/670.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.52

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