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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.90, 1,456.86 and 624.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.90, 1,456.86 and 624.24 is: 935.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.90 : 1,456.86 = 624.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.90/1,456.86 = 624.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.90x = 1,456.86 × 624.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.90x = 909,430.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,430.29/971.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.72

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