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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.30, 1,062.72 and 634.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.30, 1,062.72 and 634.34 is: 946.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.30 : 1,062.72 = 634.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.30/1,062.72 = 634.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.30x = 1,062.72 × 634.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.30x = 674,125.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,125.80/712.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.41

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