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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.09, 867.62 and 587.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.09, 867.62 and 587.17 is: 809.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.09 : 867.62 = 587.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.09/867.62 = 587.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.09x = 867.62 × 587.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.09x = 509,440.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,440.44/629.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.81

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