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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.10, 1,004.21 and 523.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.10, 1,004.21 and 523.19 is: 784.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.10 : 1,004.21 = 523.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.10/1,004.21 = 523.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.10x = 1,004.21 × 523.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.10x = 525,384.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,384.99/670.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.05

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