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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.17, 1,341.50 and 573.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.17, 1,341.50 and 573.81 is: 791.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.17 : 1,341.50 = 573.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.17/1,341.50 = 573.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.17x = 1,341.50 × 573.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.17x = 769,758.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,758.22/972.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.79

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