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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.71, 1,301.77 and 624.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.71, 1,301.77 and 624.71 is: 937.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.71 : 1,301.77 = 624.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.71/1,301.77 = 624.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.71x = 1,301.77 × 624.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.71x = 813,232.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,232.77/867.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.21

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