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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.22, 1,062.65 and 638.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.22, 1,062.65 and 638.28 is: 955.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.22 : 1,062.65 = 638.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.22/1,062.65 = 638.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.22x = 1,062.65 × 638.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.22x = 678,268.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,268.24/710.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.01

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