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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.90, 1,341.24 and 573.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.90, 1,341.24 and 573.58 is: 791.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.90 : 1,341.24 = 573.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.90/1,341.24 = 573.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.90x = 1,341.24 × 573.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.90x = 769,298.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,298.87/971.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.54

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