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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.98, 940.17 and 588.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.98, 940.17 and 588.20 is: 877.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.98 : 940.17 = 588.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.98/940.17 = 588.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.98x = 940.17 × 588.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.98x = 553,007.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,007.99/629.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.82

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