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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.77, 1,003.71 and 566.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.77, 1,003.71 and 566.88 is: 848.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.77 : 1,003.71 = 566.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.77/1,003.71 = 566.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.77x = 1,003.71 × 566.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.77x = 568,983.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,983.12/670.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.25

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