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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.71, 925.98 and 531.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.71, 925.98 and 531.39 is: 733.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.71 : 925.98 = 531.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.71/925.98 = 531.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.71x = 925.98 × 531.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.71x = 492,051.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,051.88/670.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.63

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