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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.97, 1,339.61 and 577.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.97, 1,339.61 and 577.98 is: 797.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.97 : 1,339.61 = 577.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.97/1,339.61 = 577.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.97x = 1,339.61 × 577.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.97x = 774,264.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,264.90/970.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.42

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