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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.05, 1,005.68 and 561.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.05, 1,005.68 and 561.05 is: 842.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.05 : 1,005.68 = 561.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.05/1,005.68 = 561.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.05x = 1,005.68 × 561.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.05x = 564,228.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,228.93/670.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.07

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