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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.73, 1,061.87 and 633.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.73, 1,061.87 and 633.76 is: 945.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.73 : 1,061.87 = 633.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.73/1,061.87 = 633.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.73x = 1,061.87 × 633.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.73x = 672,970.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,970.73/711.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.54

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