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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.24, 1,245.30 and 624.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.24, 1,245.30 and 624.60 is: 935.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.24 : 1,245.30 = 624.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.24/1,245.30 = 624.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.24x = 1,245.30 × 624.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.24x = 777,814.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,814.38/831.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.73

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