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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.89, 1,044.09 and 624.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.89, 1,044.09 and 624.24 is: 859.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.89 : 1,044.09 = 624.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.89/1,044.09 = 624.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.89x = 1,044.09 × 624.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.89x = 651,762.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,762.74/757.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.97

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