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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.48, 1,061.50 and 633.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.48, 1,061.50 and 633.51 is: 945.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.48 : 1,061.50 = 633.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.48/1,061.50 = 633.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.48x = 1,061.50 × 633.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.48x = 672,470.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,470.87/711.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.17

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