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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.70, 1,340.22 and 688

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.70, 1,340.22 and 688 is: 948.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.70 : 1,340.22 = 688 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.70/1,340.22 = 688/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.70x = 1,340.22 × 688
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.70x = 922,071.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,071.36/971.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.93

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