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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.74, 867.18 and 557.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.74, 867.18 and 557.94 is: 769.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.74 : 867.18 = 557.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.74/867.18 = 557.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.74x = 867.18 × 557.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.74x = 483,834.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,834.41/628.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.53

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