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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.52, 937.84 and 598.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.52, 937.84 and 598.39 is: 898.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.52 : 937.84 = 598.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.52/937.84 = 598.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.52x = 937.84 × 598.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.52x = 561,194.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,194.76/624.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.61

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