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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.36, 964.50 and 635.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.36, 964.50 and 635.08 is: 874.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.36 : 964.50 = 635.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.36/964.50 = 635.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.36x = 964.50 × 635.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.36x = 612,534.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,534.66/700.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.60

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