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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.64, 1,341 and 775.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.64, 1,341 and 775.44 is: 1,070.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.64 : 1,341 = 775.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.64/1,341 = 775.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.64x = 1,341 × 775.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.64x = 1,039,865.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,039,865.04/971.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.22

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