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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.93, 1,341.02 and 723.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.93, 1,341.02 and 723.33 is: 998.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.93 : 1,341.02 = 723.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.93/1,341.02 = 723.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.93x = 1,341.02 × 723.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.93x = 970,001.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,001.80/971.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.01

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