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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.56, 1,065.30 and 632.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.56, 1,065.30 and 632.80 is: 948.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.56 : 1,065.30 = 632.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.56/1,065.30 = 632.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.56x = 1,065.30 × 632.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.56x = 674,121.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,121.84/710.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.72

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