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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.50, 867.50 and 559.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.50, 867.50 and 559.04 is: 770.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.50 : 867.50 = 559.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.50/867.50 = 559.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.50x = 867.50 × 559.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.50x = 484,967.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,967.20/629.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.40

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