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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.47, 1,060.03 and 636.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.47, 1,060.03 and 636.53 is: 952.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.47 : 1,060.03 = 636.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.47/1,060.03 = 636.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.47x = 1,060.03 × 636.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.47x = 674,740.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,740.37/708.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.39

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