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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.62, 1,067.39 and 624.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.62, 1,067.39 and 624.99 is: 863.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.62 : 1,067.39 = 624.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.62/1,067.39 = 624.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.62x = 1,067.39 × 624.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.62x = 667,108.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,108.08/772.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.44

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