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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.24, 1,120.20 and 624.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.24, 1,120.20 and 624.34 is: 863.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.24 : 1,120.20 = 624.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.24/1,120.20 = 624.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.24x = 1,120.20 × 624.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.24x = 699,385.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,385.67/810.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.18

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