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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.04, 1,299.61 and 624.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.04, 1,299.61 and 624.61 is: 933.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.04 : 1,299.61 = 624.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.04/1,299.61 = 624.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.04x = 1,299.61 × 624.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.04x = 811,749.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,749.40/870.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.00

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