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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.37, 869.00 and 541.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.37, 869.00 and 541.89 is: 748.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.37 : 869.00 = 541.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.37/869.00 = 541.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.37x = 869.00 × 541.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.37x = 470,899.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,899.70/629.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.21

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