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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.96, 925.90 and 391.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.96, 925.90 and 391.20 is: 539.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.96 : 925.90 = 391.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.96/925.90 = 391.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.96x = 925.90 × 391.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.96x = 362,212.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,212.08/670.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.84

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