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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.78, 868.58 and 587.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.78, 868.58 and 587.85 is: 810.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.78 : 868.58 = 587.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.78/868.58 = 587.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.78x = 868.58 × 587.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.78x = 510,591.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,591.81/629.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.75

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