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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.34, 872.82 and 534.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.34, 872.82 and 534.87 is: 738.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.34 : 872.82 = 534.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.34/872.82 = 534.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.34x = 872.82 × 534.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.34x = 466,845.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,845.23/632.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.28

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