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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.06, 1,343.13 and 623.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.06, 1,343.13 and 623.75 is: 860.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.06 : 1,343.13 = 623.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.06/1,343.13 = 623.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.06x = 1,343.13 × 623.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.06x = 837,777.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,777.34/973.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.97

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