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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.80, 1,004.52 and 549.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.80, 1,004.52 and 549.36 is: 822.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.80 : 1,004.52 = 549.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.80/1,004.52 = 549.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.80x = 1,004.52 × 549.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.80x = 551,843.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,843.11/670.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.66

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