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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.84, 1,343.28 and 624.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.84, 1,343.28 and 624.64 is: 861.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.84 : 1,343.28 = 624.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.84/1,343.28 = 624.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.84x = 1,343.28 × 624.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.84x = 839,066.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,066.42/973.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.61

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