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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.78, 1,339.84 and 577.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.78, 1,339.84 and 577.92 is: 797.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.78 : 1,339.84 = 577.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.78/1,339.84 = 577.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.78x = 1,339.84 × 577.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.78x = 774,320.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,320.33/970.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.63

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