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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.93, 1,340.51 and 622.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.93, 1,340.51 and 622.65 is: 858.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.93 : 1,340.51 = 622.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.93/1,340.51 = 622.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.93x = 1,340.51 × 622.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.93x = 834,665.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,665.44/971.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.77

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