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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.78, 938.21 and 599.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.78, 938.21 and 599.95 is: 900.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.78 : 938.21 = 599.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.78/938.21 = 599.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.78x = 938.21 × 599.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.78x = 562,878.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,878.24/624.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.92

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