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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.31, 1,457.56 and 624.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.31, 1,457.56 and 624.86 is: 937.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.31 : 1,457.56 = 624.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.31/1,457.56 = 624.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.31x = 1,457.56 × 624.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.31x = 910,770.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,770.94/971.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.67

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