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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.34, 1,340.60 and 617.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.34, 1,340.60 and 617.55 is: 852.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.34 : 1,340.60 = 617.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.34/1,340.60 = 617.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.34x = 1,340.60 × 617.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.34x = 827,884.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,884.44/971.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.31

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