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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.18, 970.78 and 632.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.18, 970.78 and 632.26 is: 872.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.18 : 970.78 = 632.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.18/970.78 = 632.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.18x = 970.78 × 632.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.18x = 613,785.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,785.36/703.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.87

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