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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.04, 1,338.48 and 656.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.04, 1,338.48 and 656.21 is: 904.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.04 : 1,338.48 = 656.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.04/1,338.48 = 656.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.04x = 1,338.48 × 656.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.04x = 878,313.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,313.99/971.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.51

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