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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.19, 968.28 and 637.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.19, 968.28 and 637.28 is: 877.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.19 : 968.28 = 637.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.19/968.28 = 637.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.19x = 968.28 × 637.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.19x = 617,065.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,065.48/703.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.52

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