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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.76, 869.58 and 531.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.76, 869.58 and 531.84 is: 734.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.76 : 869.58 = 531.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.76/869.58 = 531.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.76x = 869.58 × 531.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.76x = 462,477.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,477.43/629.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.37

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