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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.70, 1,008.30 and 581.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.70, 1,008.30 and 581.60 is: 874.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.70 : 1,008.30 = 581.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.70/1,008.30 = 581.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.70x = 1,008.30 × 581.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.70x = 586,427.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,427.28/670.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.35

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