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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.40, 938.52 and 592.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.40, 938.52 and 592.20 is: 887.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.40 : 938.52 = 592.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.40/938.52 = 592.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.40x = 938.52 × 592.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.40x = 555,791.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,791.54/626.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.28

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