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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.64, 1,064.94 and 633.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.64, 1,064.94 and 633.78 is: 949.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.64 : 1,064.94 = 633.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.64/1,064.94 = 633.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.64x = 1,064.94 × 633.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.64x = 674,937.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,937.67/710.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.76

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