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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.78, 925.61 and 391.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.78, 925.61 and 391.19 is: 539.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.78 : 925.61 = 391.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.78/925.61 = 391.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.78x = 925.61 × 391.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.78x = 362,089.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,089.38/670.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.81

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