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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.58, 1,136.72 and 627.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.58, 1,136.72 and 627.74 is: 865.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.58 : 1,136.72 = 627.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.58/1,136.72 = 627.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.58x = 1,136.72 × 627.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.58x = 713,564.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,564.61/824.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.37

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