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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.96, 1,340.43 and 622.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.96, 1,340.43 and 622.58 is: 858.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.96 : 1,340.43 = 622.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.96/1,340.43 = 622.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.96x = 1,340.43 × 622.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.96x = 834,524.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,524.91/971.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.60

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