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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.02, 1,341.51 and 623.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.02, 1,341.51 and 623.58 is: 859.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.02 : 1,341.51 = 623.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.02/1,341.51 = 623.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.02x = 1,341.51 × 623.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.02x = 836,538.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,538.81/973.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.73

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