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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.55, 1,341.71 and 709.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.55, 1,341.71 and 709.99 is: 979.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.55 : 1,341.71 = 709.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.55/1,341.71 = 709.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.55x = 1,341.71 × 709.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.55x = 952,597.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,597.13/972.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.48

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