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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.95, 869.76 and 563.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.95, 869.76 and 563.36 is: 777.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.95 : 869.76 = 563.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.95/869.76 = 563.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.95x = 869.76 × 563.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.95x = 489,984.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,984.03/629.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.81

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