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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.38, 1,072.95 and 635.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.38, 1,072.95 and 635.38 is: 951.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.38 : 1,072.95 = 635.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.38/1,072.95 = 635.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.38x = 1,072.95 × 635.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.38x = 681,730.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,730.97/716.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.63

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