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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.97, 1,341.54 and 579.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.97, 1,341.54 and 579.30 is: 799.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.97 : 1,341.54 = 579.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.97/1,341.54 = 579.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.97x = 1,341.54 × 579.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.97x = 777,154.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,154.12/971.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.57

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