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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.75, 1,066.58 and 632.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.75, 1,066.58 and 632.74 is: 944.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.75 : 1,066.58 = 632.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.75/1,066.58 = 632.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.75x = 1,066.58 × 632.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.75x = 674,867.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,867.83/714.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.20

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