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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.60, 1,456.60 and 624.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.60, 1,456.60 and 624.84 is: 935.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.60 : 1,456.60 = 624.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.60/1,456.60 = 624.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.60x = 1,456.60 × 624.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.60x = 910,141.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,141.94/972.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.78

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