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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.68, 1,340.52 and 617.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.68, 1,340.52 and 617.71 is: 852.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.68 : 1,340.52 = 617.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.68/1,340.52 = 617.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.68x = 1,340.52 × 617.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.68x = 828,052.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,052.61/971.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.19

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