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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.42, 1,337.66 and 576.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.42, 1,337.66 and 576.44 is: 795.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.42 : 1,337.66 = 576.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.42/1,337.66 = 576.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.42x = 1,337.66 × 576.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.42x = 771,080.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,080.73/969.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.40

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