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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.29, 1,340.84 and 572.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.29, 1,340.84 and 572.83 is: 790.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.29 : 1,340.84 = 572.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.29/1,340.84 = 572.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.29x = 1,340.84 × 572.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.29x = 768,073.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,073.38/971.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.78

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