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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.38, 1,340.84 and 573.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.38, 1,340.84 and 573.03 is: 790.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.38 : 1,340.84 = 573.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.38/1,340.84 = 573.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.38x = 1,340.84 × 573.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.38x = 768,341.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,341.55/971.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.98

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