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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.84, 1,050.88 and 635.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.84, 1,050.88 and 635.80 is: 949.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.84 : 1,050.88 = 635.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.84/1,050.88 = 635.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.84x = 1,050.88 × 635.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.84x = 668,149.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,149.50/703.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.29

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