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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.04, 1,341.06 and 622.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.04, 1,341.06 and 622.60 is: 858.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.04 : 1,341.06 = 622.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.04/1,341.06 = 622.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.04x = 1,341.06 × 622.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.04x = 834,943.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,943.96/972.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.96

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