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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.83, 869.40 and 540.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.83, 869.40 and 540.96 is: 746.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.83 : 869.40 = 540.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.83/869.40 = 540.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.83x = 869.40 × 540.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.83x = 470,306.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,306.28/629.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.72

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