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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.98, 939.14 and 556.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.98, 939.14 and 556.08 is: 830.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.98 : 939.14 = 556.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.98/939.14 = 556.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.98x = 939.14 × 556.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.98x = 522,234.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,234.19/628.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.29

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