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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.40, 1,339.05 and 577.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.40, 1,339.05 and 577.37 is: 796.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.40 : 1,339.05 = 577.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.40/1,339.05 = 577.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.40x = 1,339.05 × 577.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.40x = 773,127.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,127.30/970.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.71

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