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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.60, 1,340.62 and 573.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.60, 1,340.62 and 573.38 is: 791.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.60 : 1,340.62 = 573.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.60/1,340.62 = 573.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.60x = 1,340.62 × 573.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.60x = 768,685.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,685.18/971.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.16

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