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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.04, 868.70 and 557.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.04, 868.70 and 557.91 is: 766.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.04 : 868.70 = 557.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.04/868.70 = 557.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.04x = 868.70 × 557.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.04x = 484,653.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,653.63/632.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.81

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