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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.76, 1,342.26 and 623.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.76, 1,342.26 and 623.38 is: 860.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.76 : 1,342.26 = 623.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.76/1,342.26 = 623.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.76x = 1,342.26 × 623.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.76x = 836,738.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,738.04/972.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.17

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