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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.44, 1,120.32 and 624.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.44, 1,120.32 and 624.58 is: 862.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.44 : 1,120.32 = 624.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.44/1,120.32 = 624.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.44x = 1,120.32 × 624.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.44x = 699,729.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,729.47/811.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.33

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