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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.68, 1,341.54 and 623.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.68, 1,341.54 and 623.40 is: 859.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.68 : 1,341.54 = 623.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.68/1,341.54 = 623.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.68x = 1,341.54 × 623.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.68x = 836,316.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,316.04/972.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.81

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