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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.18, 969.40 and 631.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.18, 969.40 and 631.26 is: 871.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.18 : 969.40 = 631.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.18/969.40 = 631.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.18x = 969.40 × 631.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.18x = 611,943.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,943.44/702.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.49

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