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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.99, 1,005.70 and 547.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.99, 1,005.70 and 547.78 is: 821.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.99 : 1,005.70 = 547.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.99/1,005.70 = 547.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.99x = 1,005.70 × 547.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.99x = 550,903.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,903.69/670.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.03

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