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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.84, 1,340.41 and 747.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.84, 1,340.41 and 747.74 is: 1,031.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.84 : 1,340.41 = 747.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.84/1,340.41 = 747.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.84x = 1,340.41 × 747.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.84x = 1,002,278.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,002,278.17/971.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.32

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