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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.44, 1,340.24 and 617.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.44, 1,340.24 and 617.20 is: 851.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.44 : 1,340.24 = 617.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.44/1,340.24 = 617.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.44x = 1,340.24 × 617.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.44x = 827,196.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,196.13/971.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.52

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