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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.18, 1,339.71 and 675.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.18, 1,339.71 and 675.94 is: 932.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.18 : 1,339.71 = 675.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.18/1,339.71 = 675.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.18x = 1,339.71 × 675.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.18x = 905,563.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,563.58/971.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.44

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