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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.87, 1,071.26 and 637.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.87, 1,071.26 and 637.76 is: 957.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.87 : 1,071.26 = 637.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.87/1,071.26 = 637.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.87x = 1,071.26 × 637.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.87x = 683,198.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,198.23/713.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.04

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