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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.19, 947.01 and 555.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.19, 947.01 and 555.24 is: 831.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.19 : 947.01 = 555.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.19/947.01 = 555.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.19x = 947.01 × 555.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.19x = 525,817.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,817.83/632.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.74

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