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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.52, 1,338.68 and 577.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.52, 1,338.68 and 577.28 is: 796.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.52 : 1,338.68 = 577.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.52/1,338.68 = 577.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.52x = 1,338.68 × 577.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.52x = 772,793.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,793.19/970.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.27

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