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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.96, 941.88 and 590.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.96, 941.88 and 590.96 is: 887.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.96 : 941.88 = 590.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.96/941.88 = 590.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.96x = 941.88 × 590.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.96x = 556,613.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,613.40/626.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.80

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