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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.76, 1,340.52 and 722.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.76, 1,340.52 and 722.64 is: 996.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.76 : 1,340.52 = 722.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.76/1,340.52 = 722.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.76x = 1,340.52 × 722.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.76x = 968,713.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,713.37/971.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.86

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