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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.85, 1,339.64 and 577.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.85, 1,339.64 and 577.73 is: 797.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.85 : 1,339.64 = 577.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.85/1,339.64 = 577.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.85x = 1,339.64 × 577.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.85x = 773,952.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,952.84/970.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.19

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