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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.53, 1,120.46 and 624.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.53, 1,120.46 and 624.69 is: 862.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.53 : 1,120.46 = 624.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.53/1,120.46 = 624.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.53x = 1,120.46 × 624.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.53x = 699,937.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,937.03/811.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.49

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