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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.02, 1,338.66 and 576.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.02, 1,338.66 and 576.99 is: 796.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.02 : 1,338.66 = 576.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.02/1,338.66 = 576.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.02x = 1,338.66 × 576.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.02x = 772,393.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,393.43/970.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.27

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