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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.52, 1,340.82 and 623.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.52, 1,340.82 and 623.08 is: 859.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.52 : 1,340.82 = 623.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.52/1,340.82 = 623.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.52x = 1,340.82 × 623.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.52x = 835,438.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,438.13/972.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.04

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