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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.80, 1,076.99 and 632.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.80, 1,076.99 and 632.54 is: 947.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.80 : 1,076.99 = 632.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.80/1,076.99 = 632.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.80x = 1,076.99 × 632.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.80x = 681,230.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,230.71/718.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.73

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