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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.79, 1,339.71 and 577.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.79, 1,339.71 and 577.74 is: 797.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.79 : 1,339.71 = 577.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.79/1,339.71 = 577.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.79x = 1,339.71 × 577.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.79x = 774,004.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,004.06/970.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.29

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