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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.60, 1,341.74 and 706.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.60, 1,341.74 and 706.44 is: 975.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.60 : 1,341.74 = 706.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.60/1,341.74 = 706.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.60x = 1,341.74 × 706.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.60x = 947,858.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,858.81/971.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.56

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