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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.73, 943.13 and 583.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.73, 943.13 and 583.52 is: 869.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.73 : 943.13 = 583.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.73/943.13 = 583.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.73x = 943.13 × 583.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.73x = 550,327.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,327.58/632.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.77

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