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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.94, 1,458.20 and 582.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.94, 1,458.20 and 582.38 is: 873.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.94 : 1,458.20 = 582.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.94/1,458.20 = 582.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.94x = 1,458.20 × 582.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.94x = 849,226.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,226.52/971.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.75

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