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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.12, 941.56 and 574.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.12, 941.56 and 574.37 is: 859.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.12 : 941.56 = 574.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.12/941.56 = 574.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.12x = 941.56 × 574.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.12x = 540,797.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,797.67/629.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.62

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