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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.61, 1,337.96 and 576.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.61, 1,337.96 and 576.56 is: 795.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.61 : 1,337.96 = 576.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.61/1,337.96 = 576.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.61x = 1,337.96 × 576.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.61x = 771,404.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,404.65/969.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.59

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