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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.71, 1,338.31 and 576.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.71, 1,338.31 and 576.73 is: 795.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.71 : 1,338.31 = 576.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.71/1,338.31 = 576.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.71x = 1,338.31 × 576.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.71x = 771,833.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,833.95/969.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.95

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