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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.64, 1,339.20 and 750.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.64, 1,339.20 and 750.12 is: 1,033.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.64 : 1,339.20 = 750.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.64/1,339.20 = 750.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.64x = 1,339.20 × 750.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.64x = 1,004,560.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,004,560.70/971.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.88

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