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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.23, 1,044.63 and 645.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.23, 1,044.63 and 645.56 is: 963.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.23 : 1,044.63 = 645.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.23/1,044.63 = 645.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.23x = 1,044.63 × 645.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.23x = 674,366.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,366.12/700.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.06

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