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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.64, 866.76 and 545.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.64, 866.76 and 545.60 is: 751.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.64 : 866.76 = 545.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.64/866.76 = 545.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.64x = 866.76 × 545.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.64x = 472,904.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,904.26/629.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.07

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