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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.44, 1,341.12 and 578.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.44, 1,341.12 and 578.56 is: 798.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.44 : 1,341.12 = 578.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.44/1,341.12 = 578.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.44x = 1,341.12 × 578.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.44x = 775,918.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,918.39/971.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.73

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