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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.16, 1,432.56 and 624.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.16, 1,432.56 and 624.16 is: 861.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.16 : 1,432.56 = 624.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.16/1,432.56 = 624.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.16x = 1,432.56 × 624.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.16x = 894,146.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,146.65/1,038.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.28

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