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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.76, 1,065.65 and 632.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.76, 1,065.65 and 632.20 is: 942.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.76 : 1,065.65 = 632.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.76/1,065.65 = 632.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.76x = 1,065.65 × 632.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.76x = 673,703.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,703.93/714.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.56

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