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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.86, 967.59 and 632.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.86, 967.59 and 632.39 is: 870.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.86 : 967.59 = 632.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.86/967.59 = 632.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.86x = 967.59 × 632.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.86x = 611,889.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,889.40/702.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.58

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