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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.40, 937.65 and 599.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.40, 937.65 and 599.57 is: 900.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.40 : 937.65 = 599.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.40/937.65 = 599.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.40x = 937.65 × 599.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.40x = 562,182.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,182.12/624.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.36

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