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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.13, 1,337.77 and 577.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.13, 1,337.77 and 577.08 is: 795.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.13 : 1,337.77 = 577.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.13/1,337.77 = 577.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.13x = 1,337.77 × 577.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.13x = 772,000.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,000.31/970.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.77

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