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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.04, 1,338.48 and 707.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.04, 1,338.48 and 707.52 is: 975.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.04 : 1,338.48 = 707.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.04/1,338.48 = 707.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.04x = 1,338.48 × 707.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.04x = 947,001.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,001.37/971.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.24

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