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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.13, 1,457.10 and 581.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.13, 1,457.10 and 581.88 is: 873.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.13 : 1,457.10 = 581.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.13/1,457.10 = 581.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.13x = 1,457.10 × 581.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.13x = 847,857.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,857.35/971.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.06

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