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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.74, 1,300.50 and 624.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.74, 1,300.50 and 624.74 is: 936.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.74 : 1,300.50 = 624.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.74/1,300.50 = 624.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.74x = 1,300.50 × 624.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.74x = 812,467.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,467.87/867.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.31

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