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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.26, 1,340.63 and 578.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.26, 1,340.63 and 578.55 is: 798.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.26 : 1,340.63 = 578.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.26/1,340.63 = 578.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.26x = 1,340.63 × 578.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.26x = 775,621.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,621.49/971.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.57

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