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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.29, 935.33 and 587.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.29, 935.33 and 587.25 is: 879.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.29 : 935.33 = 587.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.29/935.33 = 587.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.29x = 935.33 × 587.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.29x = 549,272.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,272.54/624.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.84

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