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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.60, 1,017.72 and 624.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.60, 1,017.72 and 624.72 is: 864.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.60 : 1,017.72 = 624.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.60/1,017.72 = 624.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.60x = 1,017.72 × 624.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.60x = 635,790.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,790.04/735.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.31

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