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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.86, 1,073.05 and 633.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.86, 1,073.05 and 633.10 is: 950.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.86 : 1,073.05 = 633.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.86/1,073.05 = 633.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.86x = 1,073.05 × 633.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.86x = 679,346.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,346.06/714.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.33

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