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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.86, 939.90 and 599.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.86, 939.90 and 599.88 is: 893.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.86 : 939.90 = 599.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.86/939.90 = 599.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.86x = 939.90 × 599.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.86x = 563,827.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,827.21/630.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.74

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