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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.80, 1,343.50 and 624.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.80, 1,343.50 and 624.68 is: 861.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.80 : 1,343.50 = 624.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.80/1,343.50 = 624.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.80x = 1,343.50 × 624.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.80x = 839,257.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,257.58/973.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.84

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