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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.65, 1,345.12 and 710.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.65, 1,345.12 and 710.13 is: 979.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.65 : 1,345.12 = 710.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.65/1,345.12 = 710.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.65x = 1,345.12 × 710.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.65x = 955,208.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,208.66/975.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.05

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