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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.24, 1,342.98 and 711.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.24, 1,342.98 and 711.40 is: 981.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.24 : 1,342.98 = 711.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.24/1,342.98 = 711.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.24x = 1,342.98 × 711.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.24x = 955,395.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,395.97/973.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.67

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