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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.80, 1,342.12 and 623.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.80, 1,342.12 and 623.68 is: 860.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.80 : 1,342.12 = 623.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.80/1,342.12 = 623.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.80x = 1,342.12 × 623.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.80x = 837,053.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,053.40/972.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.46

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