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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.04, 966.48 and 634

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.04, 966.48 and 634 is: 875.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.04 : 966.48 = 634 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.04/966.48 = 634/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.04x = 966.48 × 634
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.04x = 612,748.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,748.32/700.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.30

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