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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.02, 1,338 and 576.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.02, 1,338 and 576.76 is: 795.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.02 : 1,338 = 576.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.02/1,338 = 576.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.02x = 1,338 × 576.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.02x = 771,704.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,704.88/970.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.56

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