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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.14, 1,454.39 and 531.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.14, 1,454.39 and 531.73 is: 796.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.14 : 1,454.39 = 531.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.14/1,454.39 = 531.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.14x = 1,454.39 × 531.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.14x = 773,343.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,343.95/971.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.33

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