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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.70, 1,337.60 and 576.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.70, 1,337.60 and 576.66 is: 795.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.70 : 1,337.60 = 576.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.70/1,337.60 = 576.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.70x = 1,337.60 × 576.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.70x = 771,340.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,340.42/969.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.44

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