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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.37, 1,339.22 and 577.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.37, 1,339.22 and 577.38 is: 796.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.37 : 1,339.22 = 577.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.37/1,339.22 = 577.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.37x = 1,339.22 × 577.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.37x = 773,240.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,240.29/970.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.86

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