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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.77, 1,337.67 and 576.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.77, 1,337.67 and 576.50 is: 795.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.77 : 1,337.67 = 576.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.77/1,337.67 = 576.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.77x = 1,337.67 × 576.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.77x = 771,166.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,166.76/969.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.21

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