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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.68, 1,051.17 and 630.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.68, 1,051.17 and 630.13 is: 943.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.68 : 1,051.17 = 630.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.68/1,051.17 = 630.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.68x = 1,051.17 × 630.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.68x = 662,373.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,373.75/701.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.98

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