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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.56, 1,066.94 and 632.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.56, 1,066.94 and 632.75 is: 944.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.56 : 1,066.94 = 632.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.56/1,066.94 = 632.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.56x = 1,066.94 × 632.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.56x = 675,100.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,100.16/714.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.78

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