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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.99, 1,072.85 and 633.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.99, 1,072.85 and 633.42 is: 954.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.99 : 1,072.85 = 633.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.99/1,072.85 = 633.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.99x = 1,072.85 × 633.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.99x = 679,561.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,561.48/711.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.45

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