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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.27, 1,336.95 and 576

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.27, 1,336.95 and 576 is: 794.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.27 : 1,336.95 = 576 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.27/1,336.95 = 576/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.27x = 1,336.95 × 576
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.27x = 770,083.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,083.20/969.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.50

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