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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.04, 1,082.75 and 630.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.04, 1,082.75 and 630.51 is: 946.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.04 : 1,082.75 = 630.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.04/1,082.75 = 630.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.04x = 1,082.75 × 630.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.04x = 682,681.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,681.55/721.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.81

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