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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.32, 1,341.21 and 706.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.32, 1,341.21 and 706.91 is: 974.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.32 : 1,341.21 = 706.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.32/1,341.21 = 706.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.32x = 1,341.21 × 706.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.32x = 948,108.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,108.06/973.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.10

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