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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.94, 1,337.97 and 577.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.94, 1,337.97 and 577.09 is: 796.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.94 : 1,337.97 = 577.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.94/1,337.97 = 577.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.94x = 1,337.97 × 577.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.94x = 772,129.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,129.11/969.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.06

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