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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.16, 1,244.40 and 624.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.16, 1,244.40 and 624.08 is: 933.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.16 : 1,244.40 = 624.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.16/1,244.40 = 624.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.16x = 1,244.40 × 624.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.16x = 776,605.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,605.15/832.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.24

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