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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.57, 1,457.63 and 539.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.57, 1,457.63 and 539.03 is: 808.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.57 : 1,457.63 = 539.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.57/1,457.63 = 539.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.57x = 1,457.63 × 539.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.57x = 785,706.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,706.30/971.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.70

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