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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.44, 1,118.94 and 624.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.44, 1,118.94 and 624.96 is: 861.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.44 : 1,118.94 = 624.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.44/1,118.94 = 624.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.44x = 1,118.94 × 624.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.44x = 699,292.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,292.74/811.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.79

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