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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.89, 925.83 and 391.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.89, 925.83 and 391.17 is: 539.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.89 : 925.83 = 391.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.89/925.83 = 391.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.89x = 925.83 × 391.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.89x = 362,156.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,156.92/670.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.82

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