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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.37, 1,005.76 and 554.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.37, 1,005.76 and 554.29 is: 831.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.37 : 1,005.76 = 554.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.37/1,005.76 = 554.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.37x = 1,005.76 × 554.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.37x = 557,477.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,477.68/670.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.60

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