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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.25, 1,065.83 and 632.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.25, 1,065.83 and 632.23 is: 943.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.25 : 1,065.83 = 632.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.25/1,065.83 = 632.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.25x = 1,065.83 × 632.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.25x = 673,849.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,849.70/714.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.44

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