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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.46, 1,051.40 and 635.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.46, 1,051.40 and 635.10 is: 950.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.46 : 1,051.40 = 635.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.46/1,051.40 = 635.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.46x = 1,051.40 × 635.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.46x = 667,735.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,735.71/702.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.57

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