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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.09, 1,151.55 and 624.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.09, 1,151.55 and 624.03 is: 861.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.09 : 1,151.55 = 624.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.09/1,151.55 = 624.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.09x = 1,151.55 × 624.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.09x = 718,601.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,601.75/834.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.54

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