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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,066.77, 1,471.81 and 624.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,066.77, 1,471.81 and 624.62 is: 861.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,066.77 : 1,471.81 = 624.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,066.77/1,471.81 = 624.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,066.77x = 1,471.81 × 624.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,066.77x = 919,321.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,321.96/1,066.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.78

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