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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.59, 1,339.36 and 577.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.59, 1,339.36 and 577.65 is: 797.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.59 : 1,339.36 = 577.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.59/1,339.36 = 577.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.59x = 1,339.36 × 577.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.59x = 773,681.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,681.30/970.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.12

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