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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.60, 1,340 and 706.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.60, 1,340 and 706.04 is: 973.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.60 : 1,340 = 706.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.60/1,340 = 706.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.60x = 1,340 × 706.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.60x = 946,093.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,093.60/971.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.75

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