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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.76, 1,339.60 and 691.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.76, 1,339.60 and 691.08 is: 952.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.76 : 1,339.60 = 691.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.76/1,339.60 = 691.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.76x = 1,339.60 × 691.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.76x = 925,770.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,770.77/971.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.67

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