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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.83, 1,004.75 and 515.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.83, 1,004.75 and 515.61 is: 772.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.83 : 1,004.75 = 515.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.83/1,004.75 = 515.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.83x = 1,004.75 × 515.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.83x = 518,054.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,054.12/670.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.26

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