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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.24, 1,432.32 and 624

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.24, 1,432.32 and 624 is: 860.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.24 : 1,432.32 = 624 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.24/1,432.32 = 624/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.24x = 1,432.32 × 624
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.24x = 893,767.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,767.68/1,038.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.85

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