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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.47, 1,340.99 and 623.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.47, 1,340.99 and 623.17 is: 860.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.47 : 1,340.99 = 623.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.47/1,340.99 = 623.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.47x = 1,340.99 × 623.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.47x = 835,664.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,664.74/971.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.21

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