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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.70, 861.33 and 519.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.70, 861.33 and 519.94 is: 716.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.70 : 861.33 = 519.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.70/861.33 = 519.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.70x = 861.33 × 519.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.70x = 447,839.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,839.92/624.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.89

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