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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.51, 943.92 and 556.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.51, 943.92 and 556.56 is: 834.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.51 : 943.92 = 556.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.51/943.92 = 556.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.51x = 943.92 × 556.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.51x = 525,344.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,344.21/629.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.53

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