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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.99, 978.08 and 624.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.99, 978.08 and 624.51 is: 857.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.99 : 978.08 = 624.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.99/978.08 = 624.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.99x = 978.08 × 624.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.99x = 610,817.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,817.62/711.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.90

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