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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.04, 937.62 and 596.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.04, 937.62 and 596.28 is: 893.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.04 : 937.62 = 596.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.04/937.62 = 596.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.04x = 937.62 × 596.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.04x = 559,084.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,084.05/626.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.05

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