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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.93, 1,338.33 and 577.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.93, 1,338.33 and 577.05 is: 796.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.93 : 1,338.33 = 577.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.93/1,338.33 = 577.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.93x = 1,338.33 × 577.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.93x = 772,283.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,283.33/969.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.23

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