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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,066.72, 1,471.92 and 624.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,066.72, 1,471.92 and 624.16 is: 861.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,066.72 : 1,471.92 = 624.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,066.72/1,471.92 = 624.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,066.72x = 1,471.92 × 624.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,066.72x = 918,713.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,713.59/1,066.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.25

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