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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.23, 1,069.52 and 632.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.23, 1,069.52 and 632.82 is: 947.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.23 : 1,069.52 = 632.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.23/1,069.52 = 632.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.23x = 1,069.52 × 632.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.23x = 676,810.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,810.48/714.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.62

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