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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.14, 1,340.16 and 578.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.14, 1,340.16 and 578.15 is: 797.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.14 : 1,340.16 = 578.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.14/1,340.16 = 578.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.14x = 1,340.16 × 578.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.14x = 774,810.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,810.61/971.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.84

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