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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.90, 1,337.79 and 576.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.90, 1,337.79 and 576.60 is: 795.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.90 : 1,337.79 = 576.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.90/1,337.79 = 576.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.90x = 1,337.79 × 576.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.90x = 771,369.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,369.71/969.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.31

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