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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.93, 867.36 and 559.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.93, 867.36 and 559.86 is: 770.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.93 : 867.36 = 559.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.93/867.36 = 559.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.93x = 867.36 × 559.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.93x = 485,600.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,600.17/629.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.88

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