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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.89, 1,457.12 and 347.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.89, 1,457.12 and 347.02 is: 520.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.89 : 1,457.12 = 347.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.89/1,457.12 = 347.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.89x = 1,457.12 × 347.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.89x = 505,649.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,649.78/971.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.27

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