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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.92, 1,224.96 and 624.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.92, 1,224.96 and 624.48 is: 935.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.92 : 1,224.96 = 624.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.92/1,224.96 = 624.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.92x = 1,224.96 × 624.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.92x = 764,963.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,963.02/817.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.25

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