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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.66, 936.72 and 593.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.66, 936.72 and 593.88 is: 890.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.66 : 936.72 = 593.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.66/936.72 = 593.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.66x = 936.72 × 593.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.66x = 556,299.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,299.27/624.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.56

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