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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.58, 943.91 and 559.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.58, 943.91 and 559.68 is: 835.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.58 : 943.91 = 559.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.58/943.91 = 559.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.58x = 943.91 × 559.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.58x = 528,284.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,284.75/632.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.13

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