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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.79, 1,006.22 and 183.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.79, 1,006.22 and 183.78 is: 275.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.79 : 1,006.22 = 183.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.79/1,006.22 = 183.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.79x = 1,006.22 × 183.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.79x = 184,917.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,917.16/670.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.67

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