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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.29, 1,059.73 and 632.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.29, 1,059.73 and 632.33 is: 943.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.29 : 1,059.73 = 632.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.29/1,059.73 = 632.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.29x = 1,059.73 × 632.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.29x = 670,099.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,099.07/710.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.42

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