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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.55, 1,338.75 and 796.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.55, 1,338.75 and 796.59 is: 1,097.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.55 : 1,338.75 = 796.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.55/1,338.75 = 796.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.55x = 1,338.75 × 796.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.55x = 1,066,434.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,066,434.86/971.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.66

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