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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.31, 1,006.83 and 515.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.31, 1,006.83 and 515.70 is: 774.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.31 : 1,006.83 = 515.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.31/1,006.83 = 515.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.31x = 1,006.83 × 515.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.31x = 519,222.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,222.23/670.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.60

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