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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.76, 1,458.24 and 386.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.76, 1,458.24 and 386.67 is: 580.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.76 : 1,458.24 = 386.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.76/1,458.24 = 386.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.76x = 1,458.24 × 386.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.76x = 563,857.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,857.66/971.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.24

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