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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.57, 1,341.25 and 658.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.57, 1,341.25 and 658.49 is: 909.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.57 : 1,341.25 = 658.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.57/1,341.25 = 658.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.57x = 1,341.25 × 658.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.57x = 883,191.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,191.36/971.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.03

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