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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.37, 1,338.21 and 676.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.37, 1,338.21 and 676.11 is: 931.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.37 : 1,338.21 = 676.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.37/1,338.21 = 676.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.37x = 1,338.21 × 676.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.37x = 904,777.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,777.16/971.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.44

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