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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.89, 1,341.03 and 677.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.89, 1,341.03 and 677.05 is: 934.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.89 : 1,341.03 = 677.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.89/1,341.03 = 677.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.89x = 1,341.03 × 677.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.89x = 907,944.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,944.36/971.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.20

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