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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.11, 1,053.50 and 624.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.11, 1,053.50 and 624.08 is: 860.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.11 : 1,053.50 = 624.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.11/1,053.50 = 624.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.11x = 1,053.50 × 624.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.11x = 657,465.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,465.16/764.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.44

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