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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.46, 1,009.40 and 524.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.46, 1,009.40 and 524.99 is: 790.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.46 : 1,009.40 = 524.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.46/1,009.40 = 524.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.46x = 1,009.40 × 524.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.46x = 529,924.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,924.91/670.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.39

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