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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.40, 1,211.10 and 624.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.40, 1,211.10 and 624.93 is: 937.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.40 : 1,211.10 = 624.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.40/1,211.10 = 624.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.40x = 1,211.10 × 624.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.40x = 756,852.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,852.72/807.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.40

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