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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.64, 1,004.88 and 532.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.64, 1,004.88 and 532.96 is: 798.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.64 : 1,004.88 = 532.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.64/1,004.88 = 532.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.64x = 1,004.88 × 532.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.64x = 535,560.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,560.84/670.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.58

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