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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.70, 925.62 and 572.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.70, 925.62 and 572.42 is: 789.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.70 : 925.62 = 572.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.70/925.62 = 572.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.70x = 925.62 × 572.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.70x = 529,843.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,843.40/670.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.99

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