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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044, 1,441.01 and 624.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044, 1,441.01 and 624.21 is: 861.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044 : 1,441.01 = 624.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044/1,441.01 = 624.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044x = 1,441.01 × 624.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044x = 899,489.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,489.73/1,044
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.58

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