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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.77, 1,055.94 and 632.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.77, 1,055.94 and 632.48 is: 947.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.77 : 1,055.94 = 632.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.77/1,055.94 = 632.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.77x = 1,055.94 × 632.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.77x = 667,853.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,853.28/704.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.62

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