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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.52, 1,340.72 and 573.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.52, 1,340.72 and 573.45 is: 791.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.52 : 1,340.72 = 573.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.52/1,340.72 = 573.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.52x = 1,340.72 × 573.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.52x = 768,835.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,835.88/971.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.37

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