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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.36, 1,342.58 and 623.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.36, 1,342.58 and 623.24 is: 860.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.36 : 1,342.58 = 623.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.36/1,342.58 = 623.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.36x = 1,342.58 × 623.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.36x = 836,749.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,749.56/972.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.53

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