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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.42, 870.40 and 553.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.42, 870.40 and 553.51 is: 763.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.42 : 870.40 = 553.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.42/870.40 = 553.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.42x = 870.40 × 553.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.42x = 481,771.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,771.32/631.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.00

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