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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.48, 973.08 and 636.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.48, 973.08 and 636.35 is: 876.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.48 : 973.08 = 636.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.48/973.08 = 636.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.48x = 973.08 × 636.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.48x = 619,214.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,214.59/706.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.48

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