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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.56, 1,003.32 and 562.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.56, 1,003.32 and 562.56 is: 841.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.56 : 1,003.32 = 562.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.56/1,003.32 = 562.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.56x = 1,003.32 × 562.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.56x = 564,427.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,427.70/670.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.73

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