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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.42, 967.77 and 636.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.42, 967.77 and 636.90 is: 877.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.42 : 967.77 = 636.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.42/967.77 = 636.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.42x = 967.77 × 636.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.42x = 616,372.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,372.71/702.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.50

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