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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.27, 968.43 and 635.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.27, 968.43 and 635.66 is: 877.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.27 : 968.43 = 635.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.27/968.43 = 635.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.27x = 968.43 × 635.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.27x = 615,592.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,592.21/701.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.82

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