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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.30, 1,003.62 and 507.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.30, 1,003.62 and 507.52 is: 759.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.30 : 1,003.62 = 507.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.30/1,003.62 = 507.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.30x = 1,003.62 × 507.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.30x = 509,357.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,357.22/670.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.89

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