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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.29, 1,006.16 and 568.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.29, 1,006.16 and 568.05 is: 852.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.29 : 1,006.16 = 568.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.29/1,006.16 = 568.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.29x = 1,006.16 × 568.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.29x = 571,546.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,546.35/670.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.69

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