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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.80, 861.36 and 520.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.80, 861.36 and 520.04 is: 716.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.80 : 861.36 = 520.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.80/861.36 = 520.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.80x = 861.36 × 520.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.80x = 447,941.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,941.65/624.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.94

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