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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.32, 869.42 and 552.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.32, 869.42 and 552.32 is: 760.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.32 : 869.42 = 552.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.32/869.42 = 552.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.32x = 869.42 × 552.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.32x = 480,198.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,198.05/631.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.63

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