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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.11, 934.20 and 589.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.11, 934.20 and 589.10 is: 880.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.11 : 934.20 = 589.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.11/934.20 = 589.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.11x = 934.20 × 589.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.11x = 550,337.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,337.22/625.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.38

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