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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.59, 1,341.18 and 677.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.59, 1,341.18 and 677.02 is: 934.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.59 : 1,341.18 = 677.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.59/1,341.18 = 677.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.59x = 1,341.18 × 677.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.59x = 908,005.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,005.68/971.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.56

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