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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.44, 1,063.28 and 624.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.44, 1,063.28 and 624.02 is: 860.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.44 : 1,063.28 = 624.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.44/1,063.28 = 624.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.44x = 1,063.28 × 624.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.44x = 663,507.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,507.99/771.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.09

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