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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.94, 1,208.88 and 624.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.94, 1,208.88 and 624.24 is: 935.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.94 : 1,208.88 = 624.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.94/1,208.88 = 624.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.94x = 1,208.88 × 624.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.94x = 754,631.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,631.25/806.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.18

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