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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.73, 1,339.42 and 656.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.73, 1,339.42 and 656.89 is: 905.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.73 : 1,339.42 = 656.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.73/1,339.42 = 656.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.73x = 1,339.42 × 656.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.73x = 879,851.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,851.60/971.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.45

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