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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.07, 1,339.74 and 577.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.07, 1,339.74 and 577.86 is: 797.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.07 : 1,339.74 = 577.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.07/1,339.74 = 577.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.07x = 1,339.74 × 577.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.07x = 774,182.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,182.16/971.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.25

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