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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.99, 1,341.31 and 573.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.99, 1,341.31 and 573.67 is: 791.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.99 : 1,341.31 = 573.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.99/1,341.31 = 573.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.99x = 1,341.31 × 573.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.99x = 769,470.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,470.63/971.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.65

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