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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.71, 1,033.36 and 624.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.71, 1,033.36 and 624.17 is: 861.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.71 : 1,033.36 = 624.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.71/1,033.36 = 624.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.71x = 1,033.36 × 624.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.71x = 644,989.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,989.19/748.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.47

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