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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.96, 860.64 and 612.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.96, 860.64 and 612.20 is: 843.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.96 : 860.64 = 612.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.96/860.64 = 612.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.96x = 860.64 × 612.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.96x = 526,883.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,883.81/624.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.07

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