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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.15, 1,338.71 and 577.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.15, 1,338.71 and 577.10 is: 796.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.15 : 1,338.71 = 577.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.15/1,338.71 = 577.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.15x = 1,338.71 × 577.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.15x = 772,569.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,569.54/970.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.34

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