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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,066.93, 1,472.75 and 624.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,066.93, 1,472.75 and 624.97 is: 862.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,066.93 : 1,472.75 = 624.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,066.93/1,472.75 = 624.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,066.93x = 1,472.75 × 624.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,066.93x = 920,424.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,424.57/1,066.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.69

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