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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.20, 1,003.86 and 540.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.20, 1,003.86 and 540.60 is: 809.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.20 : 1,003.86 = 540.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.20/1,003.86 = 540.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.20x = 1,003.86 × 540.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.20x = 542,686.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,686.72/670.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.74

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