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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.41, 1,005.77 and 541.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.41, 1,005.77 and 541.57 is: 812.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.41 : 1,005.77 = 541.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.41/1,005.77 = 541.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.41x = 1,005.77 × 541.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.41x = 544,694.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,694.86/670.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.48

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