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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.73, 1,061.33 and 642.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.73, 1,061.33 and 642.45 is: 967.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.73 : 1,061.33 = 642.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.73/1,061.33 = 642.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.73x = 1,061.33 × 642.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.73x = 681,848.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,848.25/704.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.53

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