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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.89, 933.20 and 597.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.89, 933.20 and 597.04 is: 888.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.89 : 933.20 = 597.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.89/933.20 = 597.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.89x = 933.20 × 597.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.89x = 557,158.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,158.01/626.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.77

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