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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.02, 1,336.65 and 844.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.02, 1,336.65 and 844.90 is: 1,163.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.02 : 1,336.65 = 844.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.02/1,336.65 = 844.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.02x = 1,336.65 × 844.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.02x = 1,129,335.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,129,335.59/971.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,163.04

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