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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.63, 1,023.78 and 624.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.63, 1,023.78 and 624.73 is: 861.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.63 : 1,023.78 = 624.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.63/1,023.78 = 624.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.63x = 1,023.78 × 624.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.63x = 639,586.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,586.08/742.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.24

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