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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.77, 1,054.99 and 635.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.77, 1,054.99 and 635.06 is: 950.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.77 : 1,054.99 = 635.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.77/1,054.99 = 635.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.77x = 1,054.99 × 635.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.77x = 669,976.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,976.77/704.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.64

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