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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.88, 1,340.64 and 617.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.88, 1,340.64 and 617.76 is: 852.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.88 : 1,340.64 = 617.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.88/1,340.64 = 617.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.88x = 1,340.64 × 617.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.88x = 828,193.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,193.77/971.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.16

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