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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.92, 1,008.62 and 550.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.92, 1,008.62 and 550.08 is: 826.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.92 : 1,008.62 = 550.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.92/1,008.62 = 550.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.92x = 1,008.62 × 550.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.92x = 554,821.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,821.69/670.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.96

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