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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.67, 1,150.88 and 624.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.67, 1,150.88 and 624.50 is: 861.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.67 : 1,150.88 = 624.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.67/1,150.88 = 624.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.67x = 1,150.88 × 624.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.67x = 718,724.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,724.56/834.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.09

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