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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.89, 1,150.41 and 624.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.89, 1,150.41 and 624.00 is: 861.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.89 : 1,150.41 = 624.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.89/1,150.41 = 624.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.89x = 1,150.41 × 624.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.89x = 717,861.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,861.06/832.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.89

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