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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.74, 1,080.90 and 632

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.74, 1,080.90 and 632 is: 951.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.74 : 1,080.90 = 632 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.74/1,080.90 = 632/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.74x = 1,080.90 × 632
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.74x = 683,128.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,128.80/717.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.78

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