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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.37, 1,338.98 and 577.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.37, 1,338.98 and 577.31 is: 796.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.37 : 1,338.98 = 577.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.37/1,338.98 = 577.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.37x = 1,338.98 × 577.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.37x = 773,007.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,007.00/970.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.61

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