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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.07, 1,067.27 and 631.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.07, 1,067.27 and 631.07 is: 945.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.07 : 1,067.27 = 631.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.07/1,067.27 = 631.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.07x = 1,067.27 × 631.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.07x = 673,513.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,513.59/712.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.86

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