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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.78, 1,343.07 and 710.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.78, 1,343.07 and 710.34 is: 980.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.78 : 1,343.07 = 710.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.78/1,343.07 = 710.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.78x = 1,343.07 × 710.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.78x = 954,036.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,036.34/972.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.73

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