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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.96, 1,007.39 and 616.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.96, 1,007.39 and 616.63 is: 925.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.96 : 1,007.39 = 616.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.96/1,007.39 = 616.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.96x = 1,007.39 × 616.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.96x = 621,186.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,186.46/670.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.81

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