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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.86, 1,339.77 and 577.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.86, 1,339.77 and 577.86 is: 797.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.86 : 1,339.77 = 577.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.86/1,339.77 = 577.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.86x = 1,339.77 × 577.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.86x = 774,199.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,199.49/970.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.44

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