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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.04, 1,065.72 and 632.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.04, 1,065.72 and 632.46 is: 949.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.04 : 1,065.72 = 632.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.04/1,065.72 = 632.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.04x = 1,065.72 × 632.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.04x = 674,025.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,025.27/710.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.28

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