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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.32, 1,071.72 and 633.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.32, 1,071.72 and 633.96 is: 949.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.32 : 1,071.72 = 633.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.32/1,071.72 = 633.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.32x = 1,071.72 × 633.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.32x = 679,427.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,427.61/715.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.82

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