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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.96, 1,339.92 and 572.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.96, 1,339.92 and 572.68 is: 790.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.96 : 1,339.92 = 572.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.96/1,339.92 = 572.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.96x = 1,339.92 × 572.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.96x = 767,345.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,345.39/970.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.30

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