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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.21, 1,337.72 and 576.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.21, 1,337.72 and 576.17 is: 795.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.21 : 1,337.72 = 576.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.21/1,337.72 = 576.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.21x = 1,337.72 × 576.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.21x = 770,744.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,744.56/969.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.23

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