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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.75, 1,454.02 and 581.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.75, 1,454.02 and 581.99 is: 870.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.75 : 1,454.02 = 581.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.75/1,454.02 = 581.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.75x = 1,454.02 × 581.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.75x = 846,216.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,216.37/971.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.81

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