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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.80, 1,010.77 and 551.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.80, 1,010.77 and 551.73 is: 831.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.80 : 1,010.77 = 551.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.80/1,010.77 = 551.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.80x = 1,010.77 × 551.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.80x = 557,672.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,672.13/670.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.35

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