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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.09, 1,339.54 and 675.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.09, 1,339.54 and 675.84 is: 932.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.09 : 1,339.54 = 675.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.09/1,339.54 = 675.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.09x = 1,339.54 × 675.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.09x = 905,318.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,318.05/971.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.27

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