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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.68, 871.14 and 533.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.68, 871.14 and 533.64 is: 735.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.68 : 871.14 = 533.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.68/871.14 = 533.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.68x = 871.14 × 533.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.68x = 464,875.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,875.15/631.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.93

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