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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.82, 1,338.14 and 576.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.82, 1,338.14 and 576.77 is: 795.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.82 : 1,338.14 = 576.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.82/1,338.14 = 576.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.82x = 1,338.14 × 576.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.82x = 771,793.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,793.76/969.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.81

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