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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.70, 1,553.02 and 624.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.70, 1,553.02 and 624.62 is: 935.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.70 : 1,553.02 = 624.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.70/1,553.02 = 624.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.70x = 1,553.02 × 624.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.70x = 970,047.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,047.35/1,036.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.71

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