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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.53, 1,066.16 and 624.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.53, 1,066.16 and 624.92 is: 863.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.53 : 1,066.16 = 624.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.53/1,066.16 = 624.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.53x = 1,066.16 × 624.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.53x = 666,260.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,260.94/771.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.56

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