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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.52, 1,005.80 and 562.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.52, 1,005.80 and 562.40 is: 843.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.52 : 1,005.80 = 562.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.52/1,005.80 = 562.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.52x = 1,005.80 × 562.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.52x = 565,661.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,661.92/670.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.62

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