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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.76, 939.50 and 595.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.76, 939.50 and 595.96 is: 890.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.76 : 939.50 = 595.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.76/939.50 = 595.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.76x = 939.50 × 595.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.76x = 559,901.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,901.33/628.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.48

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