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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.62, 1,060.76 and 633.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.62, 1,060.76 and 633.14 is: 943.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.62 : 1,060.76 = 633.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.62/1,060.76 = 633.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.62x = 1,060.76 × 633.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.62x = 671,601.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,601.12/711.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.77

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