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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.02, 1,338.66 and 577.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.02, 1,338.66 and 577.44 is: 796.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.02 : 1,338.66 = 577.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.02/1,338.66 = 577.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.02x = 1,338.66 × 577.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.02x = 772,995.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,995.83/970.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.89

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