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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.80, 1,003.68 and 555.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.80, 1,003.68 and 555.30 is: 830.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.80 : 1,003.68 = 555.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.80/1,003.68 = 555.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.80x = 1,003.68 × 555.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.80x = 557,343.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,343.50/670.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.86

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