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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.89, 925.59 and 531.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.89, 925.59 and 531.03 is: 732.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.89 : 925.59 = 531.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.89/925.59 = 531.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.89x = 925.59 × 531.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.89x = 491,516.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,516.06/670.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.63

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