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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.03, 942.71 and 555.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.03, 942.71 and 555.80 is: 832.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.03 : 942.71 = 555.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.03/942.71 = 555.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.03x = 942.71 × 555.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.03x = 523,950.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,950.73/629.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.95

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