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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.68, 1,341.04 and 622.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.68, 1,341.04 and 622.24 is: 858.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.68 : 1,341.04 = 622.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.68/1,341.04 = 622.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.68x = 1,341.04 × 622.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.68x = 834,448.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,448.73/971.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.77

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