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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.27, 972.57 and 638.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.27, 972.57 and 638.66 is: 881.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.27 : 972.57 = 638.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.27/972.57 = 638.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.27x = 972.57 × 638.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.27x = 621,141.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,141.56/704.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.97

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