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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.46, 1,340.46 and 750.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.46, 1,340.46 and 750.06 is: 1,034.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.46 : 1,340.46 = 750.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.46/1,340.46 = 750.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.46x = 1,340.46 × 750.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.46x = 1,005,425.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,005,425.43/971.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.96

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