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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.71, 869.90 and 559.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.71, 869.90 and 559.89 is: 772.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.71 : 869.90 = 559.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.71/869.90 = 559.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.71x = 869.90 × 559.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.71x = 487,048.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,048.31/630.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.22

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