Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.78, 976.86 and 637.88
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 710.78, 976.86 and 637.88 is: 876.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
710.78 : 976.86 = 637.88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
710.78/976.86 = 637.88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
710.78x = 976.86 × 637.88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
710.78x = 623,114.57 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 623,114.57/710.78 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 876.67
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