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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,066.68, 1,472.34 and 624.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,066.68, 1,472.34 and 624.68 is: 862.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,066.68 : 1,472.34 = 624.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,066.68/1,472.34 = 624.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,066.68x = 1,472.34 × 624.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,066.68x = 919,741.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,741.35/1,066.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.25

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