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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.69, 1,001.06 and 577.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.69, 1,001.06 and 577.74 is: 862.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.69 : 1,001.06 = 577.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.69/1,001.06 = 577.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.69x = 1,001.06 × 577.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.69x = 578,352.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,352.40/670.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.32

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