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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.37, 1,456.18 and 624.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.37, 1,456.18 and 624.61 is: 935.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.37 : 1,456.18 = 624.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.37/1,456.18 = 624.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.37x = 1,456.18 × 624.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.37x = 909,544.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,544.59/972.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.39

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