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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.11, 1,073.43 and 633.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.11, 1,073.43 and 633.35 is: 950.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.11 : 1,073.43 = 633.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.11/1,073.43 = 633.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.11x = 1,073.43 × 633.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.11x = 679,851.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,851.52/715.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.70

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