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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.84, 869.72 and 548.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.84, 869.72 and 548.62 is: 755.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.84 : 869.72 = 548.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.84/869.72 = 548.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.84x = 869.72 × 548.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.84x = 477,145.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,145.79/631.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.17

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