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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.04, 941.85 and 592.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.04, 941.85 and 592.65 is: 887.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.04 : 941.85 = 592.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.04/941.85 = 592.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.04x = 941.85 × 592.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.04x = 558,187.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,187.40/629.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.36

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