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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.62, 1,340.38 and 573.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.62, 1,340.38 and 573.01 is: 790.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.62 : 1,340.38 = 573.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.62/1,340.38 = 573.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.62x = 1,340.38 × 573.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.62x = 768,043.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,043.01/971.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.48

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