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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630, 945.06 and 557.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630, 945.06 and 557.55 is: 836.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630 : 945.06 = 557.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630/945.06 = 557.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630x = 945.06 × 557.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630x = 526,918.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,918.20/630
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.38

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