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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.11, 1,455.45 and 697.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.11, 1,455.45 and 697.73 is: 1,045.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.11 : 1,455.45 = 697.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.11/1,455.45 = 697.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.11x = 1,455.45 × 697.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.11x = 1,015,511.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,015,511.13/971.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.72

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