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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971, 1,339.92 and 577.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971, 1,339.92 and 577.80 is: 797.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971 : 1,339.92 = 577.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971/1,339.92 = 577.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971x = 1,339.92 × 577.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971x = 774,205.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,205.78/971
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.33

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