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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.64, 989.46 and 633.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.64, 989.46 and 633.56 is: 875.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.64 : 989.46 = 633.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.64/989.46 = 633.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.64x = 989.46 × 633.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.64x = 626,882.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,882.28/715.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.97

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