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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.96, 1,342.80 and 623.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.96, 1,342.80 and 623.76 is: 860.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.96 : 1,342.80 = 623.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.96/1,342.80 = 623.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.96x = 1,342.80 × 623.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.96x = 837,584.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,584.93/972.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.86

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