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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624, 860.25 and 535.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624, 860.25 and 535.11 is: 737.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624 : 860.25 = 535.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624/860.25 = 535.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624x = 860.25 × 535.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624x = 460,328.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,328.38/624
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.71

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