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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.24, 1,041.72 and 624.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.24, 1,041.72 and 624.08 is: 939.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.24 : 1,041.72 = 624.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.24/1,041.72 = 624.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.24x = 1,041.72 × 624.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.24x = 650,116.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,116.62/692.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.15

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