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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.12, 1,340.16 and 572.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.12, 1,340.16 and 572.79 is: 790.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.12 : 1,340.16 = 572.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.12/1,340.16 = 572.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.12x = 1,340.16 × 572.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.12x = 767,627.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,627.38/971.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.45

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