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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.76, 1,341.20 and 578.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.76, 1,341.20 and 578.92 is: 799.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.76 : 1,341.20 = 578.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.76/1,341.20 = 578.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.76x = 1,341.20 × 578.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.76x = 776,447.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,447.50/971.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.01

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