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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.05, 1,336.82 and 575.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.05, 1,336.82 and 575.80 is: 794.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.05 : 1,336.82 = 575.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.05/1,336.82 = 575.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.05x = 1,336.82 × 575.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.05x = 769,741.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,741.44/969.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.32

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