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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.73, 1,058.89 and 631.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.73, 1,058.89 and 631.76 is: 942.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.73 : 1,058.89 = 631.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.73/1,058.89 = 631.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.73x = 1,058.89 × 631.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.73x = 668,964.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,964.35/709.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.56

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