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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.30, 1,061.91 and 635.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.30, 1,061.91 and 635.94 is: 953.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.30 : 1,061.91 = 635.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.30/1,061.91 = 635.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.30x = 1,061.91 × 635.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.30x = 675,311.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,311.05/708.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.43

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