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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.62, 1,587.36 and 624.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.62, 1,587.36 and 624.08 is: 937.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.62 : 1,587.36 = 624.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.62/1,587.36 = 624.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.62x = 1,587.36 × 624.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.62x = 990,639.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,639.63/1,056.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.56

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