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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.74, 979.71 and 635.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.74, 979.71 and 635.93 is: 877.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.74 : 979.71 = 635.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.74/979.71 = 635.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.74x = 979.71 × 635.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.74x = 623,026.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,026.98/709.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.82

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