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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.13, 1,006.55 and 515.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.13, 1,006.55 and 515.52 is: 774.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.13 : 1,006.55 = 515.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.13/1,006.55 = 515.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.13x = 1,006.55 × 515.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.13x = 518,894.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,894.08/670.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.32

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