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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.89, 938.73 and 582.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.89, 938.73 and 582.56 is: 869.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.89 : 938.73 = 582.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.89/938.73 = 582.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.89x = 938.73 × 582.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.89x = 546,868.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,868.90/628.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.58

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