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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.58, 1,337.78 and 576.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.58, 1,337.78 and 576.54 is: 795.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.58 : 1,337.78 = 576.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.58/1,337.78 = 576.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.58x = 1,337.78 × 576.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.58x = 771,283.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,283.68/969.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.48

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