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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.52, 1,340.04 and 676.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.52, 1,340.04 and 676.44 is: 933.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.52 : 1,340.04 = 676.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.52/1,340.04 = 676.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.52x = 1,340.04 × 676.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.52x = 906,456.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,456.66/971.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.03

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