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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.75, 949.95 and 555.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.75, 949.95 and 555.80 is: 834.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.75 : 949.95 = 555.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.75/949.95 = 555.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.75x = 949.95 × 555.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.75x = 527,982.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,982.21/632.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.42

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