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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.70, 938.55 and 593.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.70, 938.55 and 593.70 is: 890.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.70 : 938.55 = 593.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.70/938.55 = 593.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.70x = 938.55 × 593.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.70x = 557,217.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,217.14/625.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.55

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