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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.15, 1,337.36 and 576.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.15, 1,337.36 and 576.10 is: 794.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.15 : 1,337.36 = 576.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.15/1,337.36 = 576.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.15x = 1,337.36 × 576.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.15x = 770,451.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,451.19/969.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.98

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