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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.01, 1,340.06 and 735.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.01, 1,340.06 and 735.67 is: 1,015.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.01 : 1,340.06 = 735.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.01/1,340.06 = 735.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.01x = 1,340.06 × 735.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.01x = 985,838.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,838.26/971.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.27

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