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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.64, 870.72 and 537.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.64, 870.72 and 537.72 is: 743.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.64 : 870.72 = 537.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.64/870.72 = 537.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.64x = 870.72 × 537.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.64x = 468,203.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,203.56/629.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.61

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