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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.70, 1,341.27 and 573.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.70, 1,341.27 and 573.35 is: 791.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.70 : 1,341.27 = 573.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.70/1,341.27 = 573.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.70x = 1,341.27 × 573.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.70x = 769,013.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,013.33/971.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.41

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