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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.96, 1,338.26 and 576.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.96, 1,338.26 and 576.84 is: 795.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.96 : 1,338.26 = 576.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.96/1,338.26 = 576.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.96x = 1,338.26 × 576.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.96x = 771,961.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,961.90/969.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.87

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