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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.74, 1,079.53 and 632.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.74, 1,079.53 and 632.61 is: 943.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.74 : 1,079.53 = 632.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.74/1,079.53 = 632.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.74x = 1,079.53 × 632.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.74x = 682,919.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,919.89/723.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.60

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