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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.16, 923.98 and 551.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.16, 923.98 and 551.72 is: 760.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.16 : 923.98 = 551.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.16/923.98 = 551.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.16x = 923.98 × 551.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.16x = 509,778.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,778.25/670.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.68

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