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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.68, 1,343.28 and 619.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.68, 1,343.28 and 619.71 is: 854.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.68 : 1,343.28 = 619.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.68/1,343.28 = 619.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.68x = 1,343.28 × 619.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.68x = 832,444.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,444.05/973.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.95

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