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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.99, 1,132.41 and 624.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.99, 1,132.41 and 624.16 is: 860.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.99 : 1,132.41 = 624.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.99/1,132.41 = 624.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.99x = 1,132.41 × 624.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.99x = 706,805.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,805.03/820.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.92

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