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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.12, 1,061.50 and 633.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.12, 1,061.50 and 633.64 is: 944.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.12 : 1,061.50 = 633.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.12/1,061.50 = 633.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.12x = 1,061.50 × 633.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.12x = 672,603.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,603.55/712.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.52

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