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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.87, 1,075.65 and 624.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.87, 1,075.65 and 624.50 is: 937.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.87 : 1,075.65 = 624.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.87/1,075.65 = 624.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.87x = 1,075.65 × 624.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.87x = 671,738.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,738.05/716.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.05

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