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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.52, 1,005.78 and 579.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.52, 1,005.78 and 579.44 is: 869.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.52 : 1,005.78 = 579.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.52/1,005.78 = 579.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.52x = 1,005.78 × 579.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.52x = 582,789.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,789.16/670.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.16

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