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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.22, 1,339.70 and 622.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.22, 1,339.70 and 622.11 is: 858.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.22 : 1,339.70 = 622.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.22/1,339.70 = 622.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.22x = 1,339.70 × 622.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.22x = 833,437.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,437.66/971.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.13

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