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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.20, 947.06 and 563.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.20, 947.06 and 563.40 is: 843.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.20 : 947.06 = 563.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.20/947.06 = 563.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.20x = 947.06 × 563.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.20x = 533,573.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,573.60/632.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.99

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