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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.48, 1,340.40 and 573.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.48, 1,340.40 and 573.16 is: 790.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.48 : 1,340.40 = 573.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.48/1,340.40 = 573.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.48x = 1,340.40 × 573.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.48x = 768,263.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,263.66/971.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.82

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