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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.06, 862.17 and 531.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.06, 862.17 and 531.84 is: 734.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.06 : 862.17 = 531.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.06/862.17 = 531.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.06x = 862.17 × 531.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.06x = 458,536.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,536.49/624.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.76

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