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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.38, 1,338.99 and 577.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.38, 1,338.99 and 577.32 is: 796.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.38 : 1,338.99 = 577.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.38/1,338.99 = 577.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.38x = 1,338.99 × 577.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.38x = 773,025.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,025.71/970.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.62

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