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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.20, 1,341.21 and 617.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.20, 1,341.21 and 617.93 is: 852.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.20 : 1,341.21 = 617.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.20/1,341.21 = 617.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.20x = 1,341.21 × 617.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.20x = 828,777.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,777.12/972.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.48

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