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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.47, 1,341.83 and 705.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.47, 1,341.83 and 705.49 is: 974.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.47 : 1,341.83 = 705.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.47/1,341.83 = 705.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.47x = 1,341.83 × 705.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.47x = 946,647.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,647.65/971.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.45

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