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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.59, 1,005.21 and 534.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.59, 1,005.21 and 534.51 is: 801.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.59 : 1,005.21 = 534.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.59/1,005.21 = 534.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.59x = 1,005.21 × 534.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.59x = 537,294.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,294.80/670.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.23

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