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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.18, 968.02 and 630.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.18, 968.02 and 630.26 is: 870.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.18 : 968.02 = 630.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.18/968.02 = 630.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.18x = 968.02 × 630.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.18x = 610,104.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,104.29/701.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.11

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