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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.87, 868.59 and 568.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.87, 868.59 and 568.34 is: 783.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.87 : 868.59 = 568.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.87/868.59 = 568.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.87x = 868.59 × 568.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.87x = 493,650.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,650.10/629.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.74

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