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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.35, 1,067.13 and 634.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.35, 1,067.13 and 634.95 is: 951.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.35 : 1,067.13 = 634.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.35/1,067.13 = 634.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.35x = 1,067.13 × 634.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.35x = 677,574.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,574.19/712.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.18

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