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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.50, 1,339.48 and 577.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.50, 1,339.48 and 577.75 is: 797.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.50 : 1,339.48 = 577.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.50/1,339.48 = 577.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.50x = 1,339.48 × 577.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.50x = 773,884.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,884.57/970.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.41

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