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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.04, 1,337.88 and 690.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.04, 1,337.88 and 690.72 is: 951.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.04 : 1,337.88 = 690.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.04/1,337.88 = 690.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.04x = 1,337.88 × 690.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.04x = 924,100.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,100.47/971.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.66

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