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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.20, 1,014.04 and 624.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.20, 1,014.04 and 624.50 is: 861.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.20 : 1,014.04 = 624.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.20/1,014.04 = 624.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.20x = 1,014.04 × 624.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.20x = 633,267.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,267.98/735.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.35

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