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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.37, 1,337.25 and 576.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.37, 1,337.25 and 576.11 is: 794.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.37 : 1,337.25 = 576.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.37/1,337.25 = 576.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.37x = 1,337.25 × 576.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.37x = 770,403.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,403.10/969.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.75

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