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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.91, 1,060.61 and 638.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.91, 1,060.61 and 638.10 is: 957.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.91 : 1,060.61 = 638.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.91/1,060.61 = 638.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.91x = 1,060.61 × 638.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.91x = 676,772.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,772.05/706.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.37

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