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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.40, 1,229.04 and 624

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.40, 1,229.04 and 624 is: 937.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.40 : 1,229.04 = 624 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.40/1,229.04 = 624/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.40x = 1,229.04 × 624
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.40x = 766,920.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,920.96/818.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.10

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