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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.76, 933.96 and 597.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.76, 933.96 and 597.60 is: 890.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.76 : 933.96 = 597.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.76/933.96 = 597.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.76x = 933.96 × 597.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.76x = 558,134.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,134.50/626.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.51

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