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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.16, 1,062.78 and 624.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.16, 1,062.78 and 624.68 is: 936.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.16 : 1,062.78 = 624.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.16/1,062.78 = 624.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.16x = 1,062.78 × 624.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.16x = 663,897.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,897.41/709.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.17

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