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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.84, 1,338.16 and 576.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.84, 1,338.16 and 576.80 is: 795.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.84 : 1,338.16 = 576.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.84/1,338.16 = 576.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.84x = 1,338.16 × 576.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.84x = 771,850.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,850.69/969.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.85

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