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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.94, 1,341.58 and 661.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.94, 1,341.58 and 661.62 is: 913.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.94 : 1,341.58 = 661.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.94/1,341.58 = 661.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.94x = 1,341.58 × 661.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.94x = 887,616.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,616.16/971.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.24

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