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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.93, 1,341.55 and 677.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.93, 1,341.55 and 677.29 is: 934.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.93 : 1,341.55 = 677.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.93/1,341.55 = 677.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.93x = 1,341.55 × 677.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.93x = 908,618.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,618.40/971.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.86

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