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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.98, 1,342.22 and 623.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.98, 1,342.22 and 623.27 is: 860.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.98 : 1,342.22 = 623.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.98/1,342.22 = 623.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.98x = 1,342.22 × 623.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.98x = 836,565.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,565.70/971.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.68

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