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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.36, 1,134.96 and 624.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.36, 1,134.96 and 624.53 is: 862.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.36 : 1,134.96 = 624.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.36/1,134.96 = 624.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.36x = 1,134.96 × 624.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.36x = 708,814.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,814.86/821.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.98

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