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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.30, 1,338.83 and 656.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.30, 1,338.83 and 656.46 is: 904.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.30 : 1,338.83 = 656.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.30/1,338.83 = 656.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.30x = 1,338.83 × 656.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.30x = 878,885.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,885.06/971.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.86

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