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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.05, 862.68 and 593.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.05, 862.68 and 593.11 is: 817.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.05 : 862.68 = 593.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.05/862.68 = 593.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.05x = 862.68 × 593.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.05x = 511,664.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,664.13/626.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.29

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