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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.16, 942.87 and 536.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.16, 942.87 and 536.13 is: 803.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.16 : 942.87 = 536.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.16/942.87 = 536.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.16x = 942.87 × 536.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.16x = 505,498.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,498.21/629.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.45

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