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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.15, 1,455.73 and 623.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.15, 1,455.73 and 623.48 is: 934.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.15 : 1,455.73 = 623.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.15/1,455.73 = 623.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.15x = 1,455.73 × 623.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.15x = 907,618.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,618.54/971.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.58

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