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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038, 1,432.48 and 624

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038, 1,432.48 and 624 is: 861.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038 : 1,432.48 = 624 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038/1,432.48 = 624/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038x = 1,432.48 × 624
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038x = 893,867.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,867.52/1,038
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.14

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