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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.71, 1,338.32 and 576.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.71, 1,338.32 and 576.95 is: 796.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.71 : 1,338.32 = 576.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.71/1,338.32 = 576.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.71x = 1,338.32 × 576.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.71x = 772,140.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,140.84/969.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.26

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