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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.46, 975.30 and 632.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.46, 975.30 and 632.60 is: 873.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.46 : 975.30 = 632.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.46/975.30 = 632.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.46x = 975.30 × 632.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.46x = 616,974.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,974.78/706.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.33

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