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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.10, 1,337.58 and 576.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.10, 1,337.58 and 576.35 is: 795.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.10 : 1,337.58 = 576.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.10/1,337.58 = 576.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.10x = 1,337.58 × 576.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.10x = 770,914.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,914.23/969.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.50

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