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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.79, 865.59 and 555.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.79, 865.59 and 555.66 is: 763.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.79 : 865.59 = 555.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.79/865.59 = 555.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.79x = 865.59 × 555.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.79x = 480,973.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,973.74/629.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.70

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