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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.56, 1,051.50 and 641.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.56, 1,051.50 and 641.04 is: 962.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.56 : 1,051.50 = 641.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.56/1,051.50 = 641.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.56x = 1,051.50 × 641.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.56x = 674,053.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,053.56/700.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.16

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