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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.76, 868.75 and 594.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.76, 868.75 and 594.36 is: 816.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.76 : 868.75 = 594.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.76/868.75 = 594.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.76x = 868.75 × 594.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.76x = 516,350.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,350.25/632.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.03

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