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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.60, 1,004.60 and 514.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.60, 1,004.60 and 514.60 is: 770.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.60 : 1,004.60 = 514.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.60/1,004.60 = 514.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.60x = 1,004.60 × 514.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.60x = 516,967.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,967.16/670.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.90

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