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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.96, 871.16 and 564.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.96, 871.16 and 564.37 is: 779.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.96 : 871.16 = 564.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.96/871.16 = 564.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.96x = 871.16 × 564.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.96x = 491,651.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,651.57/630.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.21

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