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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.26, 1,079.95 and 633.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.26, 1,079.95 and 633.76 is: 950.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.26 : 1,079.95 = 633.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.26/1,079.95 = 633.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.26x = 1,079.95 × 633.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.26x = 684,426.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,426.02/720.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.25

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