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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.98, 966.15 and 638.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.98, 966.15 and 638.37 is: 876.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.98 : 966.15 = 638.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.98/966.15 = 638.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.98x = 966.15 × 638.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.98x = 616,761.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,761.18/703.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.11

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