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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.72, 870.75 and 595.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.72, 870.75 and 595.08 is: 821.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.72 : 870.75 = 595.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.72/870.75 = 595.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.72x = 870.75 × 595.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.72x = 518,165.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,165.91/630.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.55

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