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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.98, 1,341.30 and 578.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.98, 1,341.30 and 578.80 is: 798.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.98 : 1,341.30 = 578.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.98/1,341.30 = 578.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.98x = 1,341.30 × 578.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.98x = 776,344.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,344.44/971.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.72

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