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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.60, 1,340.99 and 673.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.60, 1,340.99 and 673.65 is: 929.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.60 : 1,340.99 = 673.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.60/1,340.99 = 673.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.60x = 1,340.99 × 673.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.60x = 903,357.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,357.07/971.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.77

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