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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.50, 1,338.70 and 577.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.50, 1,338.70 and 577.26 is: 796.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.50 : 1,338.70 = 577.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.50/1,338.70 = 577.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.50x = 1,338.70 × 577.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.50x = 772,777.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,777.96/970.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.27

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