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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.48, 1,343.12 and 624.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.48, 1,343.12 and 624.16 is: 861.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.48 : 1,343.12 = 624.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.48/1,343.12 = 624.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.48x = 1,343.12 × 624.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.48x = 838,321.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,321.78/973.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.16

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