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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.16, 1,339.59 and 592.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.16, 1,339.59 and 592.88 is: 817.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.16 : 1,339.59 = 592.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.16/1,339.59 = 592.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.16x = 1,339.59 × 592.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.16x = 794,212.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,212.08/971.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.79

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