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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.44, 1,337.28 and 576.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.44, 1,337.28 and 576.59 is: 795.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.44 : 1,337.28 = 576.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.44/1,337.28 = 576.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.44x = 1,337.28 × 576.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.44x = 771,062.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,062.28/969.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.37

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