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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,066.96, 1,472.73 and 624.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,066.96, 1,472.73 and 624.70 is: 862.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,066.96 : 1,472.73 = 624.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,066.96/1,472.73 = 624.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,066.96x = 1,472.73 × 624.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,066.96x = 920,007.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,007.07/1,066.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.27

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