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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.15, 1,340.24 and 578.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.15, 1,340.24 and 578.30 is: 798.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.15 : 1,340.24 = 578.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.15/1,340.24 = 578.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.15x = 1,340.24 × 578.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.15x = 775,051.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,051.20/971.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.08

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