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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.14, 1,073.79 and 634.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.14, 1,073.79 and 634.50 is: 952.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.14 : 1,073.79 = 634.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.14/1,073.79 = 634.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.14x = 1,073.79 × 634.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.14x = 681,319.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,319.76/715.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.71

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