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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.84, 1,054.96 and 637.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.84, 1,054.96 and 637.47 is: 954.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.84 : 1,054.96 = 637.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.84/1,054.96 = 637.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.84x = 1,054.96 × 637.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.84x = 672,503.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,503.76/704.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.13

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