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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.74, 1,058.96 and 631.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.74, 1,058.96 and 631.08 is: 945.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.74 : 1,058.96 = 631.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.74/1,058.96 = 631.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.74x = 1,058.96 × 631.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.74x = 668,285.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,285.32/706.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.59

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