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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.76, 868.74 and 556.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.76, 868.74 and 556.26 is: 767.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.76 : 868.74 = 556.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.76/868.74 = 556.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.76x = 868.74 × 556.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.76x = 483,245.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,245.31/629.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.35

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