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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.01, 1,340.10 and 804.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.01, 1,340.10 and 804.96 is: 1,110.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.01 : 1,340.10 = 804.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.01/1,340.10 = 804.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.01x = 1,340.10 × 804.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.01x = 1,078,726.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,078,726.90/971.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.93

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