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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.04, 1,337.60 and 575.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.04, 1,337.60 and 575.92 is: 794.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.04 : 1,337.60 = 575.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.04/1,337.60 = 575.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.04x = 1,337.60 × 575.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.04x = 770,350.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,350.59/969.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.96

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