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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.09, 867.43 and 559.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.09, 867.43 and 559.37 is: 772.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.09 : 867.43 = 559.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.09/867.43 = 559.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.09x = 867.43 × 559.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.09x = 485,214.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,214.32/628.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.52

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