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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.98, 869.79 and 535.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.98, 869.79 and 535.02 is: 736.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.98 : 869.79 = 535.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.98/869.79 = 535.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.98x = 869.79 × 535.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.98x = 465,355.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,355.05/631.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.34

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