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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.42, 870.73 and 581.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.42, 870.73 and 581.76 is: 802.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.42 : 870.73 = 581.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.42/870.73 = 581.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.42x = 870.73 × 581.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.42x = 506,555.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,555.88/631.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.25

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