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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.34, 1,011.70 and 653.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.34, 1,011.70 and 653.06 is: 985.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.34 : 1,011.70 = 653.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.34/1,011.70 = 653.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.34x = 1,011.70 × 653.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.34x = 660,697.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,697.54/670.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.62

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