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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.46, 1,337.83 and 576.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.46, 1,337.83 and 576.49 is: 795.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.46 : 1,337.83 = 576.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.46/1,337.83 = 576.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.46x = 1,337.83 × 576.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.46x = 771,245.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,245.62/969.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.54

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