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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.85, 1,342.07 and 623.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.85, 1,342.07 and 623.15 is: 860.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.85 : 1,342.07 = 623.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.85/1,342.07 = 623.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.85x = 1,342.07 × 623.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.85x = 836,310.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,310.92/971.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.53

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