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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.76, 1,343.60 and 624.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.76, 1,343.60 and 624.40 is: 861.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.76 : 1,343.60 = 624.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.76/1,343.60 = 624.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.76x = 1,343.60 × 624.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.76x = 838,943.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,943.84/973.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.55

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