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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.96, 1,339.64 and 577.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.96, 1,339.64 and 577.84 is: 797.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.96 : 1,339.64 = 577.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.96/1,339.64 = 577.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.96x = 1,339.64 × 577.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.96x = 774,097.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,097.58/970.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.25

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