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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.02, 1,340.04 and 577.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.02, 1,340.04 and 577.99 is: 797.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.02 : 1,340.04 = 577.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.02/1,340.04 = 577.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.02x = 1,340.04 × 577.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.02x = 774,529.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,529.72/971.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.65

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