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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.64, 1,338.44 and 576.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.64, 1,338.44 and 576.66 is: 795.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.64 : 1,338.44 = 576.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.64/1,338.44 = 576.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.64x = 1,338.44 × 576.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.64x = 771,824.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,824.81/969.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.99

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