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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.26, 1,338.53 and 577.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.26, 1,338.53 and 577.20 is: 796.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.26 : 1,338.53 = 577.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.26/1,338.53 = 577.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.26x = 1,338.53 × 577.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.26x = 772,589.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,589.94/970.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.28

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