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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.84, 940.28 and 598.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.84, 940.28 and 598.76 is: 898.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.84 : 940.28 = 598.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.84/940.28 = 598.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.84x = 940.28 × 598.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.84x = 563,002.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,002.05/626.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.16

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