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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.03, 1,341.31 and 573.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.03, 1,341.31 and 573.71 is: 791.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.03 : 1,341.31 = 573.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.03/1,341.31 = 573.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.03x = 1,341.31 × 573.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.03x = 769,519.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,519.67/972.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.67

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