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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.80, 1,342.14 and 623.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.80, 1,342.14 and 623.70 is: 860.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.80 : 1,342.14 = 623.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.80/1,342.14 = 623.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.80x = 1,342.14 × 623.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.80x = 837,092.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,092.72/972.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.50

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