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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.70, 1,340.94 and 573.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.70, 1,340.94 and 573.30 is: 791.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.70 : 1,340.94 = 573.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.70/1,340.94 = 573.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.70x = 1,340.94 × 573.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.70x = 768,760.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,760.90/971.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.15

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