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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.76, 1,004.94 and 508.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.76, 1,004.94 and 508.52 is: 761.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.76 : 1,004.94 = 508.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.76/1,004.94 = 508.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.76x = 1,004.94 × 508.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.76x = 511,032.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,032.09/670.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.87

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