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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.99, 1,068.66 and 634.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.99, 1,068.66 and 634.41 is: 952.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.99 : 1,068.66 = 634.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.99/1,068.66 = 634.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.99x = 1,068.66 × 634.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.99x = 677,968.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,968.59/711.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.22

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