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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.26, 869.45 and 607.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.26, 869.45 and 607.08 is: 838.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.26 : 869.45 = 607.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.26/869.45 = 607.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.26x = 869.45 × 607.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.26x = 527,825.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,825.71/629.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.80

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