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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.12, 868.65 and 541.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.12, 868.65 and 541.64 is: 747.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.12 : 868.65 = 541.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.12/868.65 = 541.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.12x = 868.65 × 541.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.12x = 470,495.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,495.59/629.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.86

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