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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.03, 1,338.57 and 576.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.03, 1,338.57 and 576.98 is: 796.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.03 : 1,338.57 = 576.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.03/1,338.57 = 576.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.03x = 1,338.57 × 576.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.03x = 772,328.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,328.12/970.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.19

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