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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.76, 870.03 and 537.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.76, 870.03 and 537.45 is: 742.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.76 : 870.03 = 537.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.76/870.03 = 537.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.76x = 870.03 × 537.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.76x = 467,597.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,597.62/629.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.50

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