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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.51, 1,066.26 and 637.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.51, 1,066.26 and 637.92 is: 955.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.51 : 1,066.26 = 637.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.51/1,066.26 = 637.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.51x = 1,066.26 × 637.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.51x = 680,188.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,188.58/711.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.98

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