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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.71, 1,343.52 and 624.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.71, 1,343.52 and 624.33 is: 861.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.71 : 1,343.52 = 624.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.71/1,343.52 = 624.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.71x = 1,343.52 × 624.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.71x = 838,799.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,799.84/973.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.45

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