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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.08, 1,340.21 and 617.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.08, 1,340.21 and 617.11 is: 851.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.08 : 1,340.21 = 617.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.08/1,340.21 = 617.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.08x = 1,340.21 × 617.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.08x = 827,056.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,056.99/971.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.69

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