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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.53, 997.14 and 624.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.53, 997.14 and 624.52 is: 861.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.53 : 997.14 = 624.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.53/997.14 = 624.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.53x = 997.14 × 624.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.53x = 622,733.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,733.87/722.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.88

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