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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.64, 1,552.56 and 624.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.64, 1,552.56 and 624.80 is: 937.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.64 : 1,552.56 = 624.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.64/1,552.56 = 624.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.64x = 1,552.56 × 624.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.64x = 970,039.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,039.49/1,034.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.56

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