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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.26, 991.58 and 632.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.26, 991.58 and 632.90 is: 871.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.26 : 991.58 = 632.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.26/991.58 = 632.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.26x = 991.58 × 632.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.26x = 627,570.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,570.98/720.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.31

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