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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.26, 939.60 and 584.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.26, 939.60 and 584.63 is: 878.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.26 : 939.60 = 584.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.26/939.60 = 584.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.26x = 939.60 × 584.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.26x = 549,313.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,313.65/625.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.54

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