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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.02, 871.36 and 564.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.02, 871.36 and 564.50 is: 780.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.02 : 871.36 = 564.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.02/871.36 = 564.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.02x = 871.36 × 564.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.02x = 491,876.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,876.95/630.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.74

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