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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.60, 1,339.86 and 577.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.60, 1,339.86 and 577.76 is: 797.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.60 : 1,339.86 = 577.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.60/1,339.86 = 577.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.60x = 1,339.86 × 577.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.60x = 774,117.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,117.51/970.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.57

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