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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.73, 1,456.65 and 387.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.73, 1,456.65 and 387.11 is: 580.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.73 : 1,456.65 = 387.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.73/1,456.65 = 387.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.73x = 1,456.65 × 387.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.73x = 563,887.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,887.42/971.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.29

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