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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.43, 1,337.64 and 576.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.43, 1,337.64 and 576.55 is: 795.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.43 : 1,337.64 = 576.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.43/1,337.64 = 576.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.43x = 1,337.64 × 576.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.43x = 771,216.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,216.34/969.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.54

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