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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.25, 1,342.16 and 623.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.25, 1,342.16 and 623.14 is: 860.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.25 : 1,342.16 = 623.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.25/1,342.16 = 623.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.25x = 1,342.16 × 623.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.25x = 836,353.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,353.58/972.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.22

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