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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.74, 1,118.16 and 624.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.74, 1,118.16 and 624.90 is: 860.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.74 : 1,118.16 = 624.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.74/1,118.16 = 624.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.74x = 1,118.16 × 624.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.74x = 698,738.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,738.18/811.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.79

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