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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.44, 1,058.82 and 636.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.44, 1,058.82 and 636.36 is: 957.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.44 : 1,058.82 = 636.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.44/1,058.82 = 636.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.44x = 1,058.82 × 636.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.44x = 673,790.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,790.70/703.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.85

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