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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.06, 1,340.37 and 621.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.06, 1,340.37 and 621.75 is: 858.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.06 : 1,340.37 = 621.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.06/1,340.37 = 621.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.06x = 1,340.37 × 621.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.06x = 833,375.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,375.05/971.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.21

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