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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.74, 939.70 and 592.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.74, 939.70 and 592.32 is: 888.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.74 : 939.70 = 592.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.74/939.70 = 592.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.74x = 939.70 × 592.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.74x = 556,603.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,603.10/626.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.09

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