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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.06, 1,336.98 and 576.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.06, 1,336.98 and 576.09 is: 794.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.06 : 1,336.98 = 576.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.06/1,336.98 = 576.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.06x = 1,336.98 × 576.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.06x = 770,220.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,220.81/969.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.81

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