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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.72, 1,063.38 and 634.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.72, 1,063.38 and 634.76 is: 947.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.72 : 1,063.38 = 634.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.72/1,063.38 = 634.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.72x = 1,063.38 × 634.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.72x = 674,991.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,991.09/712.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.06

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