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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.20, 875.50 and 624.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.20, 875.50 and 624.20 is: 875.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.20 : 875.50 = 624.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.20/875.50 = 624.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.20x = 875.50 × 624.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.20x = 546,487.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,487.10/624.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.50

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