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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.64, 983.94 and 629.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.64, 983.94 and 629.56 is: 870.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.64 : 983.94 = 629.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.64/983.94 = 629.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.64x = 983.94 × 629.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.64x = 619,449.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,449.27/711.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.45

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