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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.46, 1,049.90 and 634.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.46, 1,049.90 and 634.10 is: 949.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.46 : 1,049.90 = 634.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.46/1,049.90 = 634.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.46x = 1,049.90 × 634.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.46x = 665,733.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,733.17/701.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.07

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