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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.52, 1,512.78 and 624.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.52, 1,512.78 and 624.04 is: 936.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.52 : 1,512.78 = 624.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.52/1,512.78 = 624.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.52x = 1,512.78 × 624.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.52x = 944,035.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,035.23/1,008.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.06

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