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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.68, 964.74 and 635.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.68, 964.74 and 635.88 is: 875.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.68 : 964.74 = 635.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.68/964.74 = 635.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.68x = 964.74 × 635.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.68x = 613,458.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,458.87/700.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.52

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