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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.20, 1,062.30 and 637.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.20, 1,062.30 and 637.60 is: 953.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.20 : 1,062.30 = 637.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.20/1,062.30 = 637.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.20x = 1,062.30 × 637.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.20x = 677,322.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,322.48/710.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.71

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