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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.24, 934.20 and 550.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.24, 934.20 and 550.80 is: 824.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.24 : 934.20 = 550.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.24/934.20 = 550.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.24x = 934.20 × 550.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.24x = 514,557.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,557.36/624.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.29

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