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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.69, 938.52 and 587.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.69, 938.52 and 587.63 is: 881.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.69 : 938.52 = 587.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.69/938.52 = 587.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.69x = 938.52 × 587.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.69x = 551,503.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,503.54/625.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.44

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