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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.36, 1,340.37 and 578.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.36, 1,340.37 and 578.31 is: 798.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.36 : 1,340.37 = 578.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.36/1,340.37 = 578.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.36x = 1,340.37 × 578.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.36x = 775,149.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,149.37/971.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.01

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