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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.10, 1,453.79 and 641.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.10, 1,453.79 and 641.43 is: 960.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.10 : 1,453.79 = 641.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.10/1,453.79 = 641.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.10x = 1,453.79 × 641.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.10x = 932,506.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,506.12/971.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.26

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