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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.14, 1,003.86 and 532.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.14, 1,003.86 and 532.44 is: 797.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.14 : 1,003.86 = 532.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.14/1,003.86 = 532.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.14x = 1,003.86 × 532.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.14x = 534,495.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,495.22/670.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.59

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