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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.04, 1,061.82 and 637.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.04, 1,061.82 and 637.50 is: 953.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.04 : 1,061.82 = 637.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.04/1,061.82 = 637.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.04x = 1,061.82 × 637.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.04x = 676,910.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,910.25/710.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.34

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