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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.04, 1,452.24 and 579.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.04, 1,452.24 and 579.99 is: 867.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.04 : 1,452.24 = 579.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.04/1,452.24 = 579.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.04x = 1,452.24 × 579.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.04x = 842,284.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,284.68/971.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.40

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