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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.52, 999.49 and 624.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.52, 999.49 and 624.76 is: 861.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.52 : 999.49 = 624.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.52/999.49 = 624.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.52x = 999.49 × 624.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.52x = 624,441.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,441.37/724.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.87

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