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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.28, 937.11 and 592

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.28, 937.11 and 592 is: 881.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.28 : 937.11 = 592 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.28/937.11 = 592/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.28x = 937.11 × 592
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.28x = 554,769.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,769.12/629.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.59

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