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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.34, 1,441.29 and 624.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.34, 1,441.29 and 624.81 is: 862.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.34 : 1,441.29 = 624.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.34/1,441.29 = 624.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.34x = 1,441.29 × 624.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.34x = 900,540.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,540.15/1,044.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.30

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