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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.89, 1,458.43 and 394.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.89, 1,458.43 and 394.76 is: 592.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.89 : 1,458.43 = 394.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.89/1,458.43 = 394.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.89x = 1,458.43 × 394.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.89x = 575,729.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,729.83/971.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.38

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