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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.03, 942.86 and 537.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.03, 942.86 and 537.45 is: 805.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.03 : 942.86 = 537.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.03/942.86 = 537.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.03x = 942.86 × 537.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.03x = 506,740.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,740.11/629.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.59

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