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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.68, 971.47 and 632.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.68, 971.47 and 632.76 is: 873.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.68 : 971.47 = 632.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.68/971.47 = 632.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.68x = 971.47 × 632.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.68x = 614,707.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,707.36/703.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.56

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