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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.17, 1,004.31 and 524.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.17, 1,004.31 and 524.10 is: 785.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.17 : 1,004.31 = 524.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.17/1,004.31 = 524.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.17x = 1,004.31 × 524.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.17x = 526,358.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,358.87/670.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.41

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