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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.84, 1,049.66 and 637.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.84, 1,049.66 and 637.25 is: 953.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.84 : 1,049.66 = 637.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.84/1,049.66 = 637.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.84x = 1,049.66 × 637.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.84x = 668,889.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,889.79/701.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.05

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