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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.68, 1,052.67 and 631.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.68, 1,052.67 and 631.13 is: 945.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.68 : 1,052.67 = 631.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.68/1,052.67 = 631.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.68x = 1,052.67 × 631.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.68x = 664,371.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,371.62/702.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.48

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