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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.20, 1,007.46 and 666.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.20, 1,007.46 and 666.96 is: 1,002.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.20 : 1,007.46 = 666.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.20/1,007.46 = 666.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.20x = 1,007.46 × 666.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.20x = 671,935.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,935.52/670.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.59

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