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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.19, 1,337.85 and 577.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.19, 1,337.85 and 577.14 is: 795.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.19 : 1,337.85 = 577.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.19/1,337.85 = 577.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.19x = 1,337.85 × 577.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.19x = 772,126.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,126.75/970.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.85

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