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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.80, 1,006.20 and 562.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.80, 1,006.20 and 562.80 is: 844.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.80 : 1,006.20 = 562.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.80/1,006.20 = 562.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.80x = 1,006.20 × 562.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.80x = 566,289.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,289.36/670.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.20

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