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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.89, 1,338.56 and 576.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.89, 1,338.56 and 576.92 is: 796.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.89 : 1,338.56 = 576.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.89/1,338.56 = 576.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.89x = 1,338.56 × 576.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.89x = 772,244.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,244.66/969.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.22

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