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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.50, 1,063.70 and 636.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.50, 1,063.70 and 636.40 is: 952.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.50 : 1,063.70 = 636.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.50/1,063.70 = 636.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.50x = 1,063.70 × 636.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.50x = 676,938.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,938.68/710.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.76

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