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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.60, 939.20 and 597.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.60, 939.20 and 597.24 is: 896.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.60 : 939.20 = 597.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.60/939.20 = 597.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.60x = 939.20 × 597.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.60x = 560,927.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,927.81/625.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.62

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