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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.66, 1,062.06 and 635.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.66, 1,062.06 and 635.76 is: 952.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.66 : 1,062.06 = 635.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.66/1,062.06 = 635.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.66x = 1,062.06 × 635.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.66x = 675,215.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,215.27/708.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.81

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