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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.60, 936.90 and 581.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.60, 936.90 and 581.40 is: 872.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.60 : 936.90 = 581.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.60/936.90 = 581.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.60x = 936.90 × 581.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.60x = 544,713.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,713.66/624.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.10

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