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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.06, 1,062.90 and 638.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.06, 1,062.90 and 638.40 is: 958.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.06 : 1,062.90 = 638.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.06/1,062.90 = 638.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.06x = 1,062.90 × 638.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.06x = 678,555.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,555.36/708.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.33

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