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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.47, 1,342.37 and 624.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.47, 1,342.37 and 624.17 is: 861.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.47 : 1,342.37 = 624.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.47/1,342.37 = 624.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.47x = 1,342.37 × 624.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.47x = 837,867.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,867.08/972.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.59

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