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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.92, 1,338.45 and 576.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.92, 1,338.45 and 576.94 is: 796.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.92 : 1,338.45 = 576.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.92/1,338.45 = 576.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.92x = 1,338.45 × 576.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.92x = 772,205.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,205.34/969.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.15

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