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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.35, 1,068.63 and 635.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.35, 1,068.63 and 635.95 is: 952.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.35 : 1,068.63 = 635.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.35/1,068.63 = 635.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.35x = 1,068.63 × 635.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.35x = 679,595.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,595.25/713.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.68

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