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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.95, 1,339.92 and 578.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.95, 1,339.92 and 578.01 is: 797.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.95 : 1,339.92 = 578.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.95/1,339.92 = 578.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.95x = 1,339.92 × 578.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.95x = 774,487.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,487.16/970.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.66

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