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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971, 1,340.34 and 621.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971, 1,340.34 and 621.96 is: 858.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971 : 1,340.34 = 621.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971/1,340.34 = 621.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971x = 1,340.34 × 621.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971x = 833,637.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,637.87/971
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.54

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