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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.58, 1,070.24 and 632.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.58, 1,070.24 and 632.12 is: 949.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.58 : 1,070.24 = 632.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.58/1,070.24 = 632.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.58x = 1,070.24 × 632.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.58x = 676,511.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,511.60/712.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.39

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