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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.06, 862.52 and 596.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.06, 862.52 and 596.90 is: 822.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.06 : 862.52 = 596.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.06/862.52 = 596.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.06x = 862.52 × 596.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.06x = 514,830.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,830.89/626.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.34

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