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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.68, 969.80 and 638.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.68, 969.80 and 638.56 is: 875.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.68 : 969.80 = 638.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.68/969.80 = 638.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.68x = 969.80 × 638.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.68x = 619,275.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,275.49/707.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.08

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