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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.89, 939.04 and 584.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.89, 939.04 and 584.25 is: 877.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.89 : 939.04 = 584.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.89/939.04 = 584.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.89x = 939.04 × 584.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.89x = 548,634.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,634.12/624.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.97

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