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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.52, 1,342.08 and 696.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.52, 1,342.08 and 696.96 is: 962.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.52 : 1,342.08 = 696.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.52/1,342.08 = 696.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.52x = 1,342.08 × 696.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.52x = 935,376.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,376.08/971.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.80

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