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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.38, 1,340.44 and 578.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.38, 1,340.44 and 578.33 is: 798.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.38 : 1,340.44 = 578.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.38/1,340.44 = 578.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.38x = 1,340.44 × 578.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.38x = 775,216.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,216.67/971.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.06

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