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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.51, 1,339.65 and 722.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.51, 1,339.65 and 722.42 is: 996.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.51 : 1,339.65 = 722.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.51/1,339.65 = 722.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.51x = 1,339.65 × 722.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.51x = 967,789.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,789.95/971.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.17

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