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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.96, 1,344.87 and 709.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.96, 1,344.87 and 709.97 is: 978.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.96 : 1,344.87 = 709.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.96/1,344.87 = 709.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.96x = 1,344.87 × 709.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.96x = 954,810.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,810.63/975.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.33

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