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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.73, 1,061.90 and 637.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.73, 1,061.90 and 637.79 is: 954.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.73 : 1,061.90 = 637.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.73/1,061.90 = 637.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.73x = 1,061.90 × 637.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.73x = 677,263.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,263.89/709.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.26

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