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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.48, 1,117.68 and 624.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.48, 1,117.68 and 624.24 is: 937.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.48 : 1,117.68 = 624.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.48/1,117.68 = 624.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.48x = 1,117.68 × 624.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.48x = 697,700.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,700.56/744.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.16

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