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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.68, 1,104.12 and 624.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.68, 1,104.12 and 624.72 is: 862.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.68 : 1,104.12 = 624.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.68/1,104.12 = 624.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.68x = 1,104.12 × 624.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.68x = 689,765.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,765.85/799.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.55

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