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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.38, 1,007.37 and 585.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.38, 1,007.37 and 585.72 is: 880.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.38 : 1,007.37 = 585.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.38/1,007.37 = 585.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.38x = 1,007.37 × 585.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.38x = 590,036.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,036.76/670.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.15

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