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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.96, 1,341.30 and 579.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.96, 1,341.30 and 579.02 is: 799.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.96 : 1,341.30 = 579.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.96/1,341.30 = 579.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.96x = 1,341.30 × 579.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.96x = 776,639.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,639.53/971.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.04

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