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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.92, 940.20 and 564.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.92, 940.20 and 564.96 is: 843.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.92 : 940.20 = 564.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.92/940.20 = 564.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.92x = 940.20 × 564.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.92x = 531,175.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,175.39/629.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.24

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