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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.40, 1,338.11 and 576.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.40, 1,338.11 and 576.42 is: 795.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.40 : 1,338.11 = 576.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.40/1,338.11 = 576.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.40x = 1,338.11 × 576.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.40x = 771,314.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,314.81/969.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.66

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