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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.15, 1,344.96 and 621.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.15, 1,344.96 and 621.13 is: 856.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.15 : 1,344.96 = 621.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.15/1,344.96 = 621.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.15x = 1,344.96 × 621.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.15x = 835,395.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,395.00/975.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.68

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