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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.85, 1,119.50 and 624.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.85, 1,119.50 and 624.01 is: 861.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.85 : 1,119.50 = 624.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.85/1,119.50 = 624.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.85x = 1,119.50 × 624.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.85x = 698,577.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,577.96/810.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.54

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