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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.76, 1,458.06 and 539.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.76, 1,458.06 and 539.28 is: 809.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.76 : 1,458.06 = 539.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.76/1,458.06 = 539.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.76x = 1,458.06 × 539.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.76x = 786,302.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,302.60/971.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.15

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