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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.02, 1,080.51 and 634.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.02, 1,080.51 and 634.17 is: 950.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.02 : 1,080.51 = 634.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.02/1,080.51 = 634.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.02x = 1,080.51 × 634.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.02x = 685,227.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,227.03/721.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.36

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