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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.16, 1,340.17 and 677.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.16, 1,340.17 and 677.13 is: 934.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.16 : 1,340.17 = 677.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.16/1,340.17 = 677.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.16x = 1,340.17 × 677.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.16x = 907,469.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,469.31/971.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.42

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