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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,017.63, 1,404 and 624.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,017.63, 1,404 and 624.42 is: 861.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,017.63 : 1,404 = 624.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,017.63/1,404 = 624.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,017.63x = 1,404 × 624.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,017.63x = 876,685.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,685.68/1,017.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.50

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