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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.68, 1,343.80 and 624.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.68, 1,343.80 and 624.24 is: 861.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.68 : 1,343.80 = 624.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.68/1,343.80 = 624.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.68x = 1,343.80 × 624.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.68x = 838,853.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,853.71/973.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.53

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