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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.36, 871.44 and 562.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.36, 871.44 and 562.24 is: 776.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.36 : 871.44 = 562.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.36/871.44 = 562.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.36x = 871.44 × 562.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.36x = 489,958.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,958.43/631.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.04

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