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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.02, 1,343.07 and 623.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.02, 1,343.07 and 623.64 is: 860.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.02 : 1,343.07 = 623.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.02/1,343.07 = 623.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.02x = 1,343.07 × 623.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.02x = 837,592.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,592.17/973.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.82

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