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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.72, 1,338.96 and 577.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.72, 1,338.96 and 577.60 is: 796.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.72 : 1,338.96 = 577.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.72/1,338.96 = 577.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.72x = 1,338.96 × 577.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.72x = 773,383.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,383.30/970.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.71

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