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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.49, 1,338.02 and 576.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.49, 1,338.02 and 576.51 is: 795.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.49 : 1,338.02 = 576.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.49/1,338.02 = 576.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.49x = 1,338.02 × 576.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.49x = 771,381.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,381.91/969.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.66

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