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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.13, 1,336.39 and 576.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.13, 1,336.39 and 576.08 is: 794.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.13 : 1,336.39 = 576.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.13/1,336.39 = 576.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.13x = 1,336.39 × 576.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.13x = 769,867.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,867.55/969.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.39

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