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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.52, 1,339.92 and 824.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.52, 1,339.92 and 824.64 is: 1,137.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.52 : 1,339.92 = 824.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.52/1,339.92 = 824.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.52x = 1,339.92 × 824.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.52x = 1,104,951.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,104,951.63/971.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.34

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