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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.26, 1,339.30 and 722.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.26, 1,339.30 and 722.17 is: 995.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.26 : 1,339.30 = 722.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.26/1,339.30 = 722.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.26x = 1,339.30 × 722.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.26x = 967,202.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,202.28/971.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.82

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