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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.60, 876.60 and 624.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.60, 876.60 and 624.60 is: 876.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.60 : 876.60 = 624.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.60/876.60 = 624.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.60x = 876.60 × 624.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.60x = 547,524.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,524.36/624.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.60

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