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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.74, 1,063.95 and 634.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.74, 1,063.95 and 634.42 is: 949.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.74 : 1,063.95 = 634.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.74/1,063.95 = 634.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.74x = 1,063.95 × 634.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.74x = 674,991.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,991.16/710.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.70

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