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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.43, 1,340.58 and 593.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.43, 1,340.58 and 593.22 is: 818.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.43 : 1,340.58 = 593.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.43/1,340.58 = 593.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.43x = 1,340.58 × 593.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.43x = 795,258.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,258.87/971.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.65

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