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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.54, 1,341.34 and 676.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.54, 1,341.34 and 676.70 is: 934.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.54 : 1,341.34 = 676.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.54/1,341.34 = 676.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.54x = 1,341.34 × 676.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.54x = 907,684.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,684.78/971.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.27

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