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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.70, 1,003.70 and 507.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.70, 1,003.70 and 507.62 is: 759.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.70 : 1,003.70 = 507.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.70/1,003.70 = 507.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.70x = 1,003.70 × 507.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.70x = 509,498.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,498.19/670.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.65

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