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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.94, 1,339.35 and 578.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.94, 1,339.35 and 578.09 is: 797.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.94 : 1,339.35 = 578.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.94/1,339.35 = 578.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.94x = 1,339.35 × 578.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.94x = 774,264.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,264.84/970.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.44

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