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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.22, 1,050.60 and 670.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.22, 1,050.60 and 670.20 is: 999.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.22 : 1,050.60 = 670.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.22/1,050.60 = 670.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.22x = 1,050.60 × 670.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.22x = 704,112.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,112.12/704.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.85

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