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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.18, 1,340.34 and 578.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.18, 1,340.34 and 578.24 is: 798.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.18 : 1,340.34 = 578.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.18/1,340.34 = 578.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.18x = 1,340.34 × 578.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.18x = 775,038.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,038.20/971.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.04

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