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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.36, 1,344.23 and 624.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.36, 1,344.23 and 624.25 is: 862.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.36 : 1,344.23 = 624.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.36/1,344.23 = 624.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.36x = 1,344.23 × 624.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.36x = 839,135.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,135.58/973.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.10

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