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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.39, 1,338.72 and 722.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.39, 1,338.72 and 722.32 is: 995.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.39 : 1,338.72 = 722.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.39/1,338.72 = 722.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.39x = 1,338.72 × 722.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.39x = 966,977.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,977.54/971.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.46

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