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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.43, 1,339.24 and 572.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.43, 1,339.24 and 572.11 is: 789.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.43 : 1,339.24 = 572.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.43/1,339.24 = 572.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.43x = 1,339.24 × 572.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.43x = 766,197.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,197.37/970.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.54

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