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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.77, 1,052.74 and 645.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.77, 1,052.74 and 645.35 is: 966.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.77 : 1,052.74 = 645.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.77/1,052.74 = 645.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.77x = 1,052.74 × 645.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.77x = 679,386.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,386.78/702.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.73

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