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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.05, 1,342.47 and 623.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.05, 1,342.47 and 623.93 is: 860.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.05 : 1,342.47 = 623.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.05/1,342.47 = 623.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.05x = 1,342.47 × 623.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.05x = 837,604.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,604.19/973.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.80

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