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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.88, 1,341.06 and 573.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.88, 1,341.06 and 573.56 is: 791.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.88 : 1,341.06 = 573.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.88/1,341.06 = 573.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.88x = 1,341.06 × 573.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.88x = 769,178.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,178.37/971.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.43

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