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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.11, 1,456.26 and 354.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.11, 1,456.26 and 354.84 is: 532.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.11 : 1,456.26 = 354.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.11/1,456.26 = 354.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.11x = 1,456.26 × 354.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.11x = 516,739.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,739.30/971.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.11

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