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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.90, 1,063.35 and 632.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.90, 1,063.35 and 632.10 is: 948.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.90 : 1,063.35 = 632.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.90/1,063.35 = 632.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.90x = 1,063.35 × 632.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.90x = 672,143.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,143.54/708.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.15

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