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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.19, 1,337.66 and 576.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.19, 1,337.66 and 576.43 is: 795.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.19 : 1,337.66 = 576.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.19/1,337.66 = 576.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.19x = 1,337.66 × 576.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.19x = 771,067.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,067.35/969.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.58

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