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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.77, 1,339.02 and 577.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.77, 1,339.02 and 577.50 is: 796.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.77 : 1,339.02 = 577.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.77/1,339.02 = 577.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.77x = 1,339.02 × 577.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.77x = 773,284.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,284.05/970.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.57

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