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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.58, 1,338.41 and 722.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.58, 1,338.41 and 722.46 is: 995.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.58 : 1,338.41 = 722.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.58/1,338.41 = 722.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.58x = 1,338.41 × 722.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.58x = 966,947.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,947.69/971.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.23

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