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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.95, 872.59 and 553.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.95, 872.59 and 553.37 is: 762.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.95 : 872.59 = 553.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.95/872.59 = 553.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.95x = 872.59 × 553.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.95x = 482,865.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,865.13/632.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.88

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