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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.07, 1,457.22 and 393.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.07, 1,457.22 and 393.95 is: 591.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.07 : 1,457.22 = 393.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.07/1,457.22 = 393.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.07x = 1,457.22 × 393.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.07x = 574,064.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,064.53/971.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.17

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