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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,066.82, 1,472.10 and 624.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,066.82, 1,472.10 and 624.62 is: 861.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,066.82 : 1,472.10 = 624.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,066.82/1,472.10 = 624.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,066.82x = 1,472.10 × 624.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,066.82x = 919,503.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,503.10/1,066.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.91

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