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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.59, 1,337.99 and 576.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.59, 1,337.99 and 576.65 is: 795.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.59 : 1,337.99 = 576.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.59/1,337.99 = 576.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.59x = 1,337.99 × 576.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.59x = 771,542.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,542.36/969.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.74

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