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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.09, 1,337.45 and 576.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.09, 1,337.45 and 576.15 is: 795.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.09 : 1,337.45 = 576.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.09/1,337.45 = 576.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.09x = 1,337.45 × 576.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.09x = 770,571.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,571.82/969.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.15

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