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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.04, 1,339.12 and 638.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.04, 1,339.12 and 638.88 is: 881.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.04 : 1,339.12 = 638.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.04/1,339.12 = 638.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.04x = 1,339.12 × 638.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.04x = 855,536.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,536.99/971.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.05

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