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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.24, 1,085.24 and 621.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.24, 1,085.24 and 621.12 is: 856.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.24 : 1,085.24 = 621.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.24/1,085.24 = 621.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.24x = 1,085.24 × 621.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.24x = 674,064.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,064.27/787.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.24

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