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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.76, 937.36 and 590.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.76, 937.36 and 590.24 is: 884.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.76 : 937.36 = 590.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.76/937.36 = 590.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.76x = 937.36 × 590.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.76x = 553,267.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,267.37/625.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.15

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