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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.52, 1,006.50 and 535.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.52, 1,006.50 and 535.16 is: 803.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.52 : 1,006.50 = 535.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.52/1,006.50 = 535.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.52x = 1,006.50 × 535.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.52x = 538,638.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,638.54/670.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.31

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