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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.73, 1,070.69 and 637.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.73, 1,070.69 and 637.33 is: 954.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.73 : 1,070.69 = 637.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.73/1,070.69 = 637.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.73x = 1,070.69 × 637.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.73x = 682,382.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,382.86/714.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.74

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