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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.21, 1,456.79 and 541.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.21, 1,456.79 and 541.10 is: 811.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.21 : 1,456.79 = 541.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.21/1,456.79 = 541.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.21x = 1,456.79 × 541.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.21x = 788,259.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,259.08/971.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.63

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