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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.28, 943.56 and 574.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.28, 943.56 and 574.92 is: 862.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.28 : 943.56 = 574.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.28/943.56 = 574.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.28x = 943.56 × 574.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.28x = 542,471.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,471.52/629.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.05

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