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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.02, 1,339.92 and 577.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.02, 1,339.92 and 577.98 is: 797.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.02 : 1,339.92 = 577.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.02/1,339.92 = 577.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.02x = 1,339.92 × 577.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.02x = 774,446.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,446.96/971.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.56

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