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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.04, 1,455.92 and 623.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.04, 1,455.92 and 623.76 is: 935.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.04 : 1,455.92 = 623.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.04/1,455.92 = 623.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.04x = 1,455.92 × 623.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.04x = 908,144.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,144.66/971.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.23

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