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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.04, 1,341.08 and 660

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.04, 1,341.08 and 660 is: 911.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.04 : 1,341.08 = 660 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.04/1,341.08 = 660/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.04x = 1,341.08 × 660
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.04x = 885,112.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,112.80/971.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.51

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