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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.11, 1,340.18 and 652.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.11, 1,340.18 and 652.51 is: 900.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.11 : 1,340.18 = 652.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.11/1,340.18 = 652.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.11x = 1,340.18 × 652.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.11x = 874,480.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,480.85/971.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.50

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