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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.41, 1,343.75 and 624.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.41, 1,343.75 and 624.30 is: 861.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.41 : 1,343.75 = 624.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.41/1,343.75 = 624.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.41x = 1,343.75 × 624.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.41x = 838,903.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,903.13/973.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.82

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