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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.36, 1,004.06 and 523.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.36, 1,004.06 and 523.74 is: 784.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.36 : 1,004.06 = 523.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.36/1,004.06 = 523.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.36x = 1,004.06 × 523.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.36x = 525,866.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,866.38/670.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.45

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