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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.94, 1,340.72 and 579.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.94, 1,340.72 and 579.10 is: 798.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.94 : 1,340.72 = 579.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.94/1,340.72 = 579.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.94x = 1,340.72 × 579.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.94x = 776,410.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,410.95/971.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.83

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