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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.92, 1,006.22 and 259.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.92, 1,006.22 and 259.88 is: 389.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.92 : 1,006.22 = 259.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.92/1,006.22 = 259.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.92x = 1,006.22 × 259.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.92x = 261,496.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,496.45/670.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.76

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