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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.06, 1,336.30 and 576.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.06, 1,336.30 and 576.02 is: 794.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.06 : 1,336.30 = 576.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.06/1,336.30 = 576.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.06x = 1,336.30 × 576.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.06x = 769,735.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,735.53/969.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.31

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