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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.88, 1,341.53 and 573.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.88, 1,341.53 and 573.53 is: 791.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.88 : 1,341.53 = 573.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.88/1,341.53 = 573.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.88x = 1,341.53 × 573.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.88x = 769,407.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,407.70/971.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.67

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