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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.56, 1,456.26 and 393.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.56, 1,456.26 and 393.76 is: 590.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.56 : 1,456.26 = 393.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.56/1,456.26 = 393.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.56x = 1,456.26 × 393.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.56x = 573,416.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,416.94/971.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.20

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