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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.56, 1,066.80 and 633.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.56, 1,066.80 and 633.80 is: 950.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.56 : 1,066.80 = 633.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.56/1,066.80 = 633.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.56x = 1,066.80 × 633.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.56x = 676,137.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,137.84/711.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.22

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