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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.76, 1,006.11 and 260.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.76, 1,006.11 and 260.09 is: 390.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.76 : 1,006.11 = 260.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.76/1,006.11 = 260.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.76x = 1,006.11 × 260.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.76x = 261,679.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,679.15/670.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.12

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