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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.48, 1,341.32 and 750.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.48, 1,341.32 and 750.08 is: 1,035.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.48 : 1,341.32 = 750.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.48/1,341.32 = 750.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.48x = 1,341.32 × 750.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.48x = 1,006,097.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,006,097.31/971.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.63

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