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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.72, 1,006.80 and 563.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.72, 1,006.80 and 563.68 is: 846.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.72 : 1,006.80 = 563.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.72/1,006.80 = 563.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.72x = 1,006.80 × 563.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.72x = 567,513.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,513.02/670.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.13

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