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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.87, 1,337.94 and 576.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.87, 1,337.94 and 576.62 is: 795.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.87 : 1,337.94 = 576.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.87/1,337.94 = 576.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.87x = 1,337.94 × 576.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.87x = 771,476.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,476.27/969.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.44

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