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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.96, 1,342.70 and 753.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.96, 1,342.70 and 753.72 is: 1,041.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.96 : 1,342.70 = 753.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.96/1,342.70 = 753.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.96x = 1,342.70 × 753.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.96x = 1,012,019.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,012,019.84/971.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.22

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