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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.18, 1,337.27 and 576.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.18, 1,337.27 and 576.33 is: 795.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.18 : 1,337.27 = 576.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.18/1,337.27 = 576.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.18x = 1,337.27 × 576.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.18x = 770,708.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,708.82/969.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.22

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