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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.02, 1,073.74 and 624.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.02, 1,073.74 and 624.50 is: 937.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.02 : 1,073.74 = 624.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.02/1,073.74 = 624.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.02x = 1,073.74 × 624.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.02x = 670,551.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,551.75/715.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.81

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