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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.56, 1,455.90 and 585.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.56, 1,455.90 and 585.64 is: 877.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.56 : 1,455.90 = 585.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.56/1,455.90 = 585.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.56x = 1,455.90 × 585.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.56x = 852,633.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,633.28/971.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.59

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