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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.59, 1,337.60 and 576.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.59, 1,337.60 and 576.38 is: 795.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.59 : 1,337.60 = 576.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.59/1,337.60 = 576.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.59x = 1,337.60 × 576.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.59x = 770,965.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,965.89/969.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.15

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