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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.78, 1,339.45 and 572.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.78, 1,339.45 and 572.46 is: 789.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.78 : 1,339.45 = 572.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.78/1,339.45 = 572.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.78x = 1,339.45 × 572.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.78x = 766,787.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,787.29/970.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.87

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