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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.57, 1,003.60 and 645.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.57, 1,003.60 and 645.01 is: 965.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.57 : 1,003.60 = 645.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.57/1,003.60 = 645.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.57x = 1,003.60 × 645.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.57x = 647,325.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,325.41/670.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.34

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