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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.80, 1,050.54 and 640.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.80, 1,050.54 and 640.66 is: 960.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.80 : 1,050.54 = 640.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.80/1,050.54 = 640.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.80x = 1,050.54 × 640.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.80x = 673,038.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,038.96/700.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.39

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