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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.08, 1,062.54 and 638.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.08, 1,062.54 and 638.94 is: 961.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.08 : 1,062.54 = 638.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.08/1,062.54 = 638.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.08x = 1,062.54 × 638.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.08x = 678,899.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,899.31/706.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.50

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