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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.36, 1,341.20 and 622.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.36, 1,341.20 and 622.24 is: 859.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.36 : 1,341.20 = 622.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.36/1,341.20 = 622.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.36x = 1,341.20 × 622.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.36x = 834,548.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,548.29/971.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.15

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