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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.56, 1,341.55 and 792.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.56, 1,341.55 and 792.14 is: 1,093.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.56 : 1,341.55 = 792.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.56/1,341.55 = 792.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.56x = 1,341.55 × 792.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.56x = 1,062,689.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,062,689.02/971.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.80

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