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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.60, 967.24 and 632.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.60, 967.24 and 632.14 is: 870.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.60 : 967.24 = 632.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.60/967.24 = 632.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.60x = 967.24 × 632.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.60x = 611,431.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,431.09/702.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.24

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