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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.81, 968.95 and 628.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.81, 968.95 and 628.00 is: 867.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.81 : 968.95 = 628.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.81/968.95 = 628.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.81x = 968.95 × 628.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.81x = 608,496.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,496.61/701.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.04

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