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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.42, 1,061.01 and 635.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.42, 1,061.01 and 635.52 is: 951.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.42 : 1,061.01 = 635.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.42/1,061.01 = 635.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.42x = 1,061.01 × 635.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.42x = 674,293.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,293.08/708.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.83

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